Deaf President Now: A Turning Point for Representation

This chapter explores the Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University in 1988, where students fought for a deaf president after a hearing candidate was chosen. It highlights the emotional intensity of the movement, the media attention it garnered, and the eventual change in the Board of Trustees' stance. The chapter also delves into the documentary 'Deaf President Now!', featuring interviews that reveal both the struggles and solidarity within the deaf community regarding identity and representation.