1988-03-09 - Evening Activity at Hughes Gym (March 9, 1988)

1988-03-09 - Evening Activity at Hughes Gym (March 9, 1988)

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Several people are interviewed for their thoughts and support regarding the protests, including Evan Kemp, Jr., Chairman of the EEOC. End of video shows Mary Lou Novitsky filming a segment for Deaf Mosaic outside of the President's House.

Publication Date

3-9-1988

Keywords

Deaf President Now

Comments

A reporter is interviewing Dr. Allen Sussman for the result of the faculty meeting regarding DPN. He announces that the faculty will support the four demands. Video cuts to Hughes Gym with a crowd of students. A couple of students encourage everyone to stay throughout spring break to continue protesting and to not give up the higher ground. Evan Kemp, Jr. of the EEOC is interviewed who says Spilman is paternalistic. He feels bad for Dr. Zinser being brought into a situation she cannot win. He believes its important for all disabled people to be in control of their lives. He thinks the students will get their four demands, but it will be a tough fight. Video cuts to Mary Lou Novitsky outside of the President's house. She seems to be preparing a segment for Deaf Mosaic, and she makes a few bloopers and does retakes. She notes that she has been following the protests at Gallaudet for four days. She gives a recap of the protests and discusses the importance of media in the protests, some questions she has asked of Dr. Zinser, and words of support they have gotten. She encourages students to stay and keep protesting throughout spring break.

1988-03-09 - Evening Activity at Hughes Gym (March 9, 1988)

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