Gallaudet March Video

By NY's own Aidan Mack, a video is made for your enjoyment of the Gallaudet March that occurred on October 21, 2006!

Click or type in: http://blip.tv/file/94993

Thanks Aidan!!

JFK is OUSTED!

As we are sure that many of you have heard the exciting, shocking, amazing news to date:

JANE FERNANDES IS TERMINATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY.

Videos to watch:
http://www.deafread.com/media/celebration.html
http://www.deafread.com/media/fssainterview.html

There are links for you to follow (but not limited to):
www.gufssa.com
www.deafread.com

News:
*Washington Post
*CNN
*USA Today

and many more...

The fight is not over. It is just the beginning.
Let's heal and continue to fight for our rights!

Capital Hill March by Susan Jones

*Update* Susan Jones has another photo album that she'd like to share:

Click: Susan Jones' Album: Capitol Hill March and more...

Click: Susan Jones' Album

From Janene & David

Photos Galore!

Click:

NYC Tent City from Janene & David


Here are some photos from the album:

VIDEO ~ Central Park Rally

Here it is...
VIDEO of NYC FOR FSSA's CENTRAL PARK RALLY!!!
A special Thank You goes to Aidan Mack of www.asleveryday.com.

Please click this link: Tent City NYC 10/15/06
(Please be patient when opening the file)

More photos!!

Please feel free to go to this website to look at the pictures of the Central Park Tent City Rally last Sunday.

Tent City NYC Lauren's Photos

Thanks to Lauren for the beautiful photos!!

Tent City in New York City

Yesterday we had a tent city in New York City’s famed Central Park where about 100 people from all five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey showed up. We began off the rally with David Rivera explaining the reason for the rally and with Abby Strauss explaining the two primary reasons for the protest: 1. To reopen the Presidential Search Process and have Dr. Fernandes resign, and 2. To have no reprisals for any FSSA involved with the protest. Abby also explained why the search process was flawed to clarify for a lot of people who had questions about the protest. David went on the talk about questioning Dr. Fernandes’ ability to lead Gallaudet with the current crisis going on. Joshua Finkle stepped in to explain the oppression we are all feeling that began with the Milan Conference, and how I. King Jordan may have opened a door with DPN, and we have many more doors to be opened in the Deaf community. By having Fernandes stay on as President, the second door would remain closed since we are continuing to experience oppression, and this has to stop. David added we not only do we have the FSSA but we have one more A to add to FSSAA which stands for ALLIES. The crowd cheered at this and several times throughout our speeches.

Look at all of the allies we are gathering from local universities in the DC area to supporters who showed up at our rally yesterday who are friends/partners/co workers/children of people they know who attended Gallaudet to NTID/RIT students and support us. The crowd cheered when David made this statement. A lot of people vowed to come to Gallaudet this weekend for Homecoming, to show their support for the protest.

The crowd cheered, and there were a few more speeches, then we moved to a bigger park because more people were arriving, where there were more comments by some other alumni. David and Josh both led the rally and did a terrific job! A lot of people brought posters and held them up for the cameras to see. David concluded the rally by having us form a huge human chain around the lawn. It was really inspiring to see all of these people together, the unity for Gallaudet, all of us in this together, and to see all of us offering support to Gallaudet.

Some voiced their displeasure at how Fernandes has been playing with the media, and making it seem like the protest is not about her, as she stated in yesterday’s Washington Post, but about students’ fear for change.

David collected donations for the students and earned a total of $350, which has already been sent to Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition.

Unity for Gallaudet!

-Abigail Strauss, '97 & G'99

Central Park Rally earned $350 for GUFSSA!!

Thank you to those who contributed to the GU FSSA!!
Thank you, David, for sending the money to Gallaudet Univeristy FSSA!!!

Here is evidence of your contributions that was sent to Gallaudet University FSSA!!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "service@paypal.com"
To: "David Rivera"
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:38:44 +0000
Subject: Receipt for your Payment

Dear David Rivera,

Your payment for $350.00 USD to donate@gufssa.com has been sent.

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Payment Details
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Amount: $350.00 USD

Subject: On behalf of NYC FSSA and Allies

Note:
NYCFSSA and Allies donated in total of 350 dollars to GUFSSA!

Picture Album!!

Thanks to Susan Jones!!

Please click the link for the AOL photo album:

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NYC TENT CITY AT CENTRAL PARK

Gallaudet FSSA ~

Supporters came from all over - Long Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester & Rockland Counties, and New Jersey - to support YOU in this fight for the two demands we seek from Gallaudet University.

Supporters consisted of:
Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing - children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and elders.

They are (not limited to):
My apologies for incorrect spelling; some were difficult to read. :) If you wish to correct your name or add your name to the list, please email nycfssa@gmail.com.


Aidan Mack
John Diehl
David Rivera, '99
Janene Micheletti, fiancee of David Rivera, '99
Jada Snow Rivera, future Gallaudet student
Larry Wasserman
Renate Alpert, '55
Vicki Liggera, G'04
Abigail Strauss, '97 & G'99
Willard J. Talley, E'81
Martin Breiter, '91
Jane Moran Breiter, '89
Alex Breiter, future Gallaudet student
Max Breiter, future Gallaudet student
Susan Jones, E'89
Katie Roberts, '98
Jessica Zeller, G'04
Christine Kim
Cristina Suarez
Patrick Cdole
Erin Mahoney
Roy Weintraub '96
Darren Fudenske, '96
Janene Micheletti
Ting Chiao
Sarah Brandenburg
Mandy Heinburgh
Kathy Walley
Rasheda George
Beth Zuriff
Rafael Pinchas, '79
Erin Hanrahan, '06
Alla Tarasyuk, parent of Gallaudet student
Gary Mitchell, '97
Alaina Mitchell, '92
Lauren Ridloff, MSSD
Doug Ridloff, '98
Russ Kane, '90
Andrew Rubin, son of Gallaudet Alumni, '65
Gene Bourquin
Pat Dash
Amy Griffin-Otterberg
Maureen Collins, '79
Roy Stelzer, '94
Cammi Stelzer, '95
Michelle Nappi Peek, '94
Eric Peeks, '94
Peggy Hlibok, '59
D. Cohler, '71
Shah Merchant, '98
M. Karnreich, '80
Margaret Arnold, '81
Sarah Jerger, '04
Sean Gerlis, '95
Marian Hernandez, '93
Yakov Shifrin, uncle of future Gallaudet student
Aparna Lele, '98
Krissy Kays, '88
Susan Jones, E'89
Mitchell R. Gruskin, '78
Krissy Hess, '04
Susan Hess
Greg Podlaha
Joshua Finkle, '92
Tara Duboski Finkle, '97
Bella Finkle, future Gallaudet student
Esther Fass, future Gallaudet student
Idy Fass, future Gallaudet student
Sara Selzer, future Gallaudet student
Patrice Joyner
Melvin Creamer, '77
Simi Zfati, '03
Ariella Zfati, future Gallaudet student
Lorraine V. Miller, '99
Hinda Kasher, '09
Lester Siegel, '96
Zavier Sabio, '04
Aneta Brodski
David Brodski
Cherri Schwartz
Lynne Jacob, '81
Phil Jacob
and many more not named here...

NYC CENTRAL PARK RALLY

Today's Central Park Rally was succesful!
More info along with pictures and videos will follow.
We are PROUD to say that David Rivera, '99, did a great job moderating the event along with others such as Joshua Finkle, '92, and Abby Strauss, '97 & G'99!!

GOT PICTURES? VIDEOS?

For those who showed up at Central Park Rally today, please feel free to send an email to: nycfssa@gmail.com with pictures, videos, letters, etc. We will try our best to include everything in this blog!
Thank you for your support!!