1988-03-10 - Press Conference on Campus 2 (March 10, 1988)
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Description
The press conference begins and Greg Hlibok, the president of the APWU, and Dr. I. King Jordan as well as others make statements. Jordan in particular retracts his statement of support for the appointment of Dr. Zinser he made the day before.
Publication Date
3-10-1988
Keywords
Deaf President Now
Recommended Citation
Gallaudet University, "1988-03-10 - Press Conference on Campus 2 (March 10, 1988)" (1988). Deaf President Now Protest. 50.
https://ida.gallaudet.edu/dpnvideos/50
Comments
Video begins with Greg Hlibok on the steps of Chapel Hall giving a statement. He then introduces the president of the APWU to give a speech. He gives his official support. He says there are many deaf postal workers and they look to Gallaudet for leadership. Greg then introduces Dr. I. King Jordan who withdraws his statement he made yesterday in support of the Board of Trustees' decision to appoint Dr. Zinser. He emphasizes that he is angry at the Board's lack of confidence in deaf people. He supports the four demands made by the students. Greg then introduces Pat Johanson. She notes that Congress has called a hearing to hear from everyone about the situation. Greg then introduces Dr. Jeff Lewis, representative of the faculty, who affirms the faculty's support of the four demands. Greg gives a short speech about continuing the fight for a deaf president. Video cuts to Greg having another interview talking about the congressional hearing, discrimination, and explains the DPN council and support they have.