More Stuff To Report Before 3 PM
RidorLIVE Remember Private Investigator? I had the pleasure of posting several entries by the Private Investigator on RidorLIVE.com and the person behind the PI has moved on to his own blogsite. In St. Augustine: There is an article about the Tent City rally and Heidi Jordan, I. King Jordan’s daughter who works at Florida [...]
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DeafNation?s New Charity Focus-FSSA And DeafHope
Mishka Zena [link] Press Release about DeafNation’s New Charity Focus–GUFSSA DeafNation and DeafHope are in such a somber mood about Gallaudet University crisis and its impact on our Deaf community. With our minds and hearts at Gallaudet University, we feel torn while working on the upcoming DeafNation Expo and Charity Golf in [...]
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Beacon Of Hope
Mishka Zena Beacon of Hope On top o’ the world A beacon of hope shines its light Dreams and inspiration runs through the earth Those who cannot hear blessed Those who can hear welcomed By the light that is Gallaudet. A stormy day in May The light suddenly dimmed Scholars around the beacon aghast Amid thunderclap and gloom Emerges indecision and distrust The Queen of [...]
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Vivienne's Grandpa Speaks Out!
Kalalau's Korner Vivienne's Grandpa Speaks Out!"THE EXAMINER is daily newspaper, freely picked up at many bus and metro stops. However, the comments would only put in website of THE EXAMINER under threads@dcexaminer.com and I was told, that it would be placed in about 10 minutes from now on."Here is the expression of total disagreement with the editorial of Monday Oct. 16 titled [...]
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Letter from the Gannons
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition October 16, 2006Dr. I. King Jordan, President GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY 800 Florida Avenue, N.E. Kendall Green Washington, D.C. 20002Dear President Jordan,This letter is being written to express our concern about the persistent turmoil taking place on our beloved Kendall Green. As two very loyal Gallaudet alumni we think the time has come for the Gallaudet ...
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Rally
Elisa Abenchuchan We’ll be having rally at 9 pm at either front gate or MP (marketplace) -depending on weather. It’ll be taken after deafhood workshop. We’ll have several speakers. Come and show your support for our cause! For anyone who’s interested in giving a presentation or giving out a brief entertainment, please contact me at levis@tmail.com. Thanks! And [...]
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Gally and the Middle East Peace Process
DeafDC.com BN: I apologize first to my fellow writers, second to the staff, and last (but certainly not least) to the readers of DeafDC.com. My blog this past Saturday morning was aytpical of the quality of writing that is expected at DeafDC.com, regardless of my position on the protest. I will aspire to maintain [...]
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Great. Another Attack from IJK.
Deaf Bison Network October 17, 2006 To Members of the Gallaudet Community: We regret that due to the fact that Gallaudet University is not operating under normal circumstances, and the protesters continue to refuse to open all of the gates, we must postpone homecoming and all related activities. King Jordan President ========================== Wait a minute. There is ONE gate open and [...]
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FSSA Protest : Unjust in Every Sense
The Gallaudet Protest: What you don't know It was with much hope that you will read this thoughtfully and carefully.Subject: Press Release by I. King Jordan in response to Faculty Vote Tuesday, October 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m."For those of you who have voted "no confidence" and called for Dr. Fernandes' resignation, I say this is a very sad day for me personally and for the Gallaudet University community. I have [...]
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SHAME ON YOU, JORDAN AND FERNANDES
Show Me Deaf Community Shame on you, Jordan and Fernandes....who do you think you are to be so condescending towards the D/deaf community worldwide? Lately your actions have been dishonorable and rude to us. You did not take the time to make sure the messages are captioned for us. This shows how inconsiderate and selfish you both are! You both [...]
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A New Deaf Card: JKF?s "New Order"
Kalalau's Korner A New Deaf Card: JKF?s "New Order"In the current Gallaudet University political climate, JKF announced a "new order" of Deaf people. It has now been argued that the anticipation of JKF?s "new order" is rejected as either useless dreaming or authoritarian control. Throughout the university history, administrators have been trying hard to keep power in their own hands, [...]
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Videos from FSSA!
Riverside for FSSA There are many videos explaining the cause, context, and reasons behind the on-going protests at Gallaudet [link]
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Jordan Declares Homecoming Postponed
Elisa Abenchuchan October 17, 2006 To Members of the Gallaudet Community: We regret that due to the fact that Gallaudet University is not operating under normal circumstances, and the protesters continue to refuse to open all of the gates, we must postpone homecoming and all related activities. King Jordan President ————— There are still a lot of [...]
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FSSA Videos
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition Click on the following link to view videos produced by the FSSA Coalition:  Videos [...]
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An Appeal for True Social Justice and Civility
The Gallaudet Protest: What you don't know Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:38:48 -0400Dear Ms. Kinzie,During the naming of the Student Academic Center at GallaudetUniversity for Dr. I King Jordan, the program with speakers wasconstantly interrupted.On the 2nd level a white Deaf student held a cardboard black coffin with the words, "Social Justice" painted on it in white letters. An African American Deaf student [...]
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Update at 1 PM
Mishka Zena Several protesters informed me that students are relaxing and now catching up with their studies. It is cool and raining outside. Coco reports that she is in her 60 th hour on hunger strike. She is tired and sleeps a lot. There will be a presentation on Deafhood given by Dave Eberwein
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Dad Speaks Out About The Bus Incident Yesterday
Mishka Zena This morning, school buses carrying children to the elementary school were forced to run a gauntlet of protesters as they entered the 6th Street gate.   Protestors were banging on cars as they entered this gate.  This is threatening and unacceptable behavior. The administration is the one who force to have elementary school bus to go through two [...]
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Jordan Sad to Hear About the Faculty Vote, But Continues to...
Elisa Abenchuchan Read Irving Jordan’s statement on the faculty vote here: [link] I don’t think that the faculty will be too thrilled about this.
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Tent ?Beach? in San Diego, CA
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition [link] [...]
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Tent City in Denver, CO
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition [link] [...]
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I. King Jordan in response to Faculty Vote
Mishka Zena Tuesday, October 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MERCY COOGAN ?For those of you who have voted ?no confidence? and called for Dr. Fernandes? resignation, I say this is a very sad day for me personally and for the Gallaudet University community. I have had to make difficult decisions during my 18 years here, but none so difficult [...]
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Wash Post: Gallaudet Faculty Opposes Incoming College...
Mishka Zena Gallaudet Faculty Opposes Incoming College President No-Confidence Votes Against Jordan, Trustees By Susan Kinzie and Michael E. Ruane Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2006; B01 The faculty at Gallaudet University gave overwhelming endorsement last night to a proposal calling for Jane K. Fernandes to resign or be removed from her position as incoming [...]
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# of Petition Signatures Shooting Up.
Mishka Zena 5,722 signatures now. Come on! Keep up with the momentum!  Spread the word in both Deaf and Hearing Communities. We need more signatures! Come on! Show your support!  Unity For Gallaudet! elizabethWe, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition: Gallaudet University President Search Process Target: Celia May Baldwin, Interim Chair, Board of Trustees, Gallaudet [...]
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From An Ordinary Observer On This Protest
Mishka Zena Letter to the Public by an Ordinary Individual How do I feel about Gallaudet University’s situation? I have been following pretty much everything faithfully since the day they announced the presidential search process because I enjoy watching history in-the-making. Unfortunately, the path Deaf history is taking is not one I like to see. April Once Jane [...]
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Again Too Little, Too Late: Communication Access For Gally...
Mishka Zena Commentary: We already heard you the first time last May. We heard you again two weeks ago. You tried to oppress the students by depriving them the access to the interpreters twice. Now you have established a new policy, only because the media is now aware of this. But it is too late. We know [...]
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