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Lou Ferrigno, a retired bodybuilder and actor who is deaf, has been cast in a new television series. Ferrigno is perhaps best known for his role as “The Incredible Hulk” in the U.S. TV series that ran in the ’70s. Now he’ll have another show to add to his full resume. Lou Ferrigno in “The […]

While spoken and sign languages create foreign barriers between cultures, the language of photography is universal. Here are a few deaf photographers are using that language to articulate a story through their lens. Bruno Braquehais Bruno Braquehais was born in Dieppe, France in 1823. Although records don’t state how he lost his hearing, Braquehais was deaf

The often overlooked deaf-blind community is finally being represented in the award-winning short film “Feeling Through.” Written and directed by Doug Roland and executive produced by Oscar winner and deaf actress Marlee Matlin, the film is touching the hearts of many. It has a remarkable storyline of kindness, good deeds, and empathy. An Oscar nominee for best

Deaf actor Sandra Mae Frank is the latest actor to join the U.S. TV series, “New Amsterdam.”  Frank will play Dr. Elizabeth Wilder, a highly sought-after surgeon who is deaf and uses American Sign Language, on the hospital drama. About Sandra Mae Frank As a deaf actor who has joined “New Amsterdam,” Sandra Mae Frank

The latest in the roster of films about the deaf community is “Flash Before the Bang.” The all-deaf sports drama builds on a true story about deaf people, made by deaf filmmakers. The Story of Local Champions The log line mentioned on the all-deaf sports drama’s official website keeps it simple. “An all-deaf high school

Marvel’s “Eternals” is being released in November, with the first deaf superhero played by Lauren Ridloff. The actress recently spoke about the movie. She said we need more inclusive films to inspire disabled communities around the world. Important Role photo by Marc J. Franklin If you watched “The Sound of Metal,” you might recall the gentle

Latinx drag queen duo Selena Minogue and Casavina, also known as Deafies in Drag, have amassed quite a following. For the past decade they have created videos that aim to change negative perceptions of deaf culture and identity for the better. In March 2021, Casavina announced her resignation from the duo. HearingLikeMe writer Beth Tingle

This month we’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Month, an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), which corresponds with International Week of the Deaf People 2021. Today, Sept. 25, the theme is “Deaf Culture and Arts.” “Deaf people regularly come together to share their language and culture,” according to the WFD. “Deaf culture involves the behaviors,

With bestsellers deaf poetry collections like Deaf Republic selling thousands of copies and scooping awards, deaf poetry has never been more popular. If you throw in American Sign Language and performance poetry, deaf poetry is becoming mainstream entertainment. As a community, deaf and hard of hearing people have a rich cultural outlook on life. The

Millicent Simmonds, the 18-year-old American actress and deaf activist, will play Helen Keller in a new feature film, Helen & Teacher. Rachel Brosnahan, who played “Midge” Maisel in the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, will play her teacher Annie Sullivan. Helen & Teacher Helen & Teacher is based on an