📅 Deaf History Month: March 6-13, 1988 – The Week the World Heard “Deaf President Now!” A pivotal protest for four demands. Clips & credits to Gallaudet University & Deaf Mosaic. #DeafHistory #DeafPresidentNow

 

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“Deaf History Month” (italicized). “March 6-13, 1988”. “THE WEEK the World Heard Deaf President Now!”

First image showing a few students waving colorful flags with a banner: “Deaf President Now”.

Second image showing a person wearing a poster on their back: “OUR DEMANDS ARE: Deaf President Now, End Ms. Spilman’s Reign, 51% majority on Board of Trustees be Deaf, and Forget any Reprisal” (unreadable).

A video clip showing the Deaf President Now rally.

A video clip showing Deaf Mosaic about Deaf President Now.

A video clip showing Deaf Mosaic covering Deaf President Now.

Third image showing a profile picture of Dr. I. King Jordan with a quote: “A Deaf person can do anything a hearing person can, except hear.”