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“Carey: Hello, I’m Carey M. Ballard, a student at Gallaudet University.

Sean: Hello, I’m a Gallaudet University alumni, class of 2000, my name is Sean Markel.

Carey: March 8th is coming soon, what’s so special about that day?

Sean: It’s the Deaf Grassroots Movement (DGM)’s National Rally at Washington DC. We will leave from Gallaudet University at 10: 30 am, DC Police will lead us to the march in front of U.S. Capitol Hill. We will have many special presenters, four Senators and 16 guest speakers from our community. We will focus on three main goals, Communication, Education and Jobs (CEJ). We need our speakers to express feelings about our struggles with accessibility. NAD has been working really hard but it’s still not enough to get to the top level, that’s why we need Deaf people to show up the rally to show our voices. 

Carey: Why is it very important to have movement in our tactic, what’s the real purpose of it? 

Sean: There are many Deaf organizations including intersectionality backgrounds- African American, Asian, Latino, Senior Citizens, Religious, LGBT, etc. We all have experienced similar issues for years. I think DGM is a neutral movement for all of us to work together to share our issues and lead us to change things. 

Carey: We are here at Gallaudet University, and there is a huge Deaf population on campus including faculty, staff, and students. Why is it important for all of us to go to the rally?

Sean: We all need young leaders from Gallaudet University to come to the rally so that they could prepare to step into our position someday. It would be nice to see faculty and staff at the rally because they are setting a good example by using American Sign Language as primary communication. We all need all of your support. 

Carey: Gallaudet community, please come to Deaf Grassroots Movement (DGM)’s national rally. All of us will need your support, am I right Sean?

Sean: Thank you, I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the rally.”

Filming by David Bahan

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Route and Schedule

Save the date, March 8, 2018. Washington, DC. This is a National Deaf Rally for raising public awareness about the on-going discrimination and language oppression that Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing people face every day. 

March 8, 2018 Rally Info (slideshow - click icon to open file)

DGM National Rally Map

Danny: Hello! I'm Danny Froehle and I wanted to give you all an update about the DGM National Rally on March 8, 2018. Today, I have a new update: Rally Map!

To make things as visually clear as possible of the route from Gallaudet University, where the rally will start, all the way to the U.S. Capitol so you all can familiarize yourselves with the location, find ample parking, where to meet, and where the rally ends. Take a look!

(Video shows route map from Gallaudet University to the U.S. Capitol with cool, futuristic graphics. Rally location at the U.S. Capitol is shown then a map of the route starting at the Gallaudet Campus at 9:30 am right in front of the intersection of 8th NE and Florida Ave NE, going south on 8th NE then west on L Street, you’ll go under a Railroad Underpass then southwest on First Street, onto Louisiana Avenue NE passing the Union Station then it will turn into Louisiana Avenue NW, and then you go east on Constitution Avenue NW. Arriving at the U.S. Capitol. Flyer of the event is shown then a picture of the U.S. Capitol pops up with an American Flag in the background.)

Danny: Now you know what the rally route looks like! It's time for all us to come together to make the journey to Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Capitol, to wake them up and push Congress to make positive changes and our children’s sake! We will be also be helping NAD (National Association of the Deaf) and State Associations all over the country plus many organizations serving the deaf by achieving equality for our community. Deaf Grassroots Movement is not an organization (shakes head “No”) We are all activists and we all must band together, and rally together. We can make a difference for our future. Who can go? Young, Old, Children, Seniors, Persons of Color, Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing, CODA’s, Interpreters, Hearing people, Family, Friends, EVERYONE. Let’s all come together and go make history. We can accomplish change, we cannot wait for any longer (shakes head “No”) you all agree with me? (gives a Thumbs up) See you all there! (gives another Thumbs up then a Peace sign and fades into a dark greenish background with text that says “Deaf Grassroots Movement”. (ends)

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Fundraiser for DGM National Rally 

Board Director Michael Gallagher ~ National Freedom Deaf Association, Inc (NDFA) and Chair Sean Markel ~ Deaf Grassroots Movement (DGM) are working together to raise funds for the National Deaf Rally—March 8, 2018, Washington, DC. NDFA is a charitable nonprofit organization allowing DGM’s funding activities and financing account. Such activities will include receipts of cash donations and DGM’s use to secure rental necessities for the “March 8, 2018, National Deaf Rally” event. For those who are interested in providing financial support, please donate-pay cash through the GoFundMe link toward the DGM financing account. This account is open until the funds are sufficient. Many thanks for your ways to give money and support us!

https://www.gofundme.com/dgm-rally-2018-in-washington-dc

**Top 10 American Protest Movements History**

**Top 10 American Protest Movements History**
Hello all! I’m Danny. I want to share information with you about our movement and we have many examples of 10 similarities - Black Power, Gay Rights, Women’s Rights, Civil Rights, Labor Movement and many more groups. These types of movements were so successful in changing the lives of people today! That’s called equality! Let’s take a look at the clippings now!

Fight four your Rights!
Boston Tea Party!
Social Movements ; Anti-wars!, End Poverty!
Anti-Globalization!
Wall Street Occupation!
Next for our Movement History!
For more information, please check articles related to the Top 10 American Protest Movements!

And our Deaf Grassroot Movement is next! We all will collaborate to do something together. Many of you deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing experienced barriers after barriers, such as communication, lack of quality/ declining education - that needed improvement! About work? Obviously! I remember during the 1980’s, there were a lot of deaf people that had great jobs! Today? What happened? Many were college graduates with degrees, universities whatever, had promotions! Became managers such as CEO’S. What happened? Was it because of no access to communication such as ASL! Employers are saying... ASL, umm I see! Not acceptable! There must be equality at the workforce, deaf people shouldn’t be stuck or trapped. Another thing, we must challenge and push for changes for our children as well! Obviously! Being united in this and down the road they will appreciate our cause! We need to think ahead for our people! We can’t be selfish. Of course with love and with heartfelt intentions we will go and be there! We want to assist and help you all! We will go together and achieve this historical event! We must change and enhance our status in the United States - with liberties such as Free Speech and the right to stand- up for our rights!

Welcome to the U.S. Capitol

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