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from Interpretation
by Mati Bodwell
Tuesday March 8th, 1988: The gates of Gallaudet reopened, but the students all boycotted classes. The protest was named “Deaf President Now!” and that became their rally cry. The Deaf President Now council included students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other advocacy groups.
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Wednesday March 9th, 1988:
On this day, Zinser arrived in Washington D.C. and the board urged her to step down, but she refused.
Protestors stand with signs, this sign read the students’ demands.
The Protesters demands are as follows, Zinser must resign and a Deaf President must be selected, Spilman must resign from the board, and the percentage of Deaf members ont the board must increase to at least 51%.
