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At age 21, Marlee Matlin became the youngest woman to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and her star-power has shone brightly ever since. Read the article to learn more about this talented and inspiring deaf woman.

Learn about Chuck Baird, the "Father" of the De'VIA art movement formed by Deaf artists, and experience his creative and meaningful artwork.

Chuck Baird was an artist whose works captured the beauty and rich details of the world around him, as well as signifying the rich beauty of Deaf culture.

After a historical protest, I. King Jordan was named the 1st deaf president of the only liberal arts university for deaf students, Gallaudet University.

As an actor on Sesame Street, Linda Bove had the longest-recurring role in television history for a deaf actor. Her influence helped many around the world take an interest in sign language and learn more about Deaf culture.

William "Dummy" Hoy was one of the first deaf Major League Baseball players. He is credited with originating the use of baseball signals.

Andrew Foster was the first African-American to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Gallaudet University. He ultimately set up 32 schools for the deaf in Africa. Because of this, he is known as the “Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet” of Africa and the “Father of Deaf Education in Africa.”

Robert Panera was a Pioneer of Deaf Studies, Author, Historian, Poet, and Teacher. Read the article to learn more about the life and accomplishments of this amazing Deaf person.

Clayton Valli was an ASL Linguist, Poet, Scholar, Teacher, and Author. Read the article to learn more about the life and accomplishments of this amazing Deaf man.

Allen Snare was a Deaf Pastor, Evangelist, and Missionary. Read the article to learn more about the life and accomplishments of this amazing Deaf man.