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Joseph Hill is a Professor of Deaf Studies and Linguistics at Gallaudet University, directing the Center for Black Deaf Studies. His work focuses on sign language variation, Black ASL, and sociopolitical issues affecting Deaf communities. He teaches courses like Black ASL, Black Deaf Literature, and Deaf Community Studies.
Recent publications include Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts (2025) and articles on language policy, pandemic communication access, and historical dialect development. His research emphasizes intersectionality, documenting marginalized sign language varieties and advocating for equitable linguistic practices.
Hill advises students in honors programs and interdisciplinary studies. He actively contributes to Gallaudet's initiatives on bilingual education and accessibility. His work bridges linguistics with community advocacy, particularly addressing systemic barriers faced by Black Deaf individuals in academia and social services.
