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Marlee Matlin is speaking out about the October 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, and encouraging media to cover the tragic event responsibly.
Many of the victims of the shooting were in or associated with the Deaf community.
The Coda actress, who is deaf, took to X (fomerly known as Twitter) to share her feelings and thoughts on the devastating matter.
Keep reading to find out what she said…
“Mass shootings are horrible but yesterday’s strikes the Deaf community everywhere, especially hard,” Marlee wrote in a statement. “When mass shootings affect a tightly knit community like ours, it shows that No One is immune to such horrific violence. My hurt hurts for everyone.”
Marlee also pleaded with media to make their reporting accessible to the Deaf community.
“And while we are at it, please remind All broadcasters or anyone sharing the news to make sure that sign language interpreters standing...
Many of the victims of the shooting were in or associated with the Deaf community.
The Coda actress, who is deaf, took to X (fomerly known as Twitter) to share her feelings and thoughts on the devastating matter.
Keep reading to find out what she said…
“Mass shootings are horrible but yesterday’s strikes the Deaf community everywhere, especially hard,” Marlee wrote in a statement. “When mass shootings affect a tightly knit community like ours, it shows that No One is immune to such horrific violence. My hurt hurts for everyone.”
Marlee also pleaded with media to make their reporting accessible to the Deaf community.
“And while we are at it, please remind All broadcasters or anyone sharing the news to make sure that sign language interpreters standing...
- 10/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Although actress Marlee Matlin has been a national spokesperson for the American Red Cross for years, raising public awareness for humanitarian help and disaster relief around the world, she has also received frequent recognition for her involvement in many other causes and charities.
In 1994, Marlee was appointed by President Clinton to the Corporation for National Service; she also served as Chairperson for National Volunteer Week and was honored in a Rose Garden ceremony.
The Academy Award winner serves on the boards of the Starlight Children's Foundation, which brightens the lives of terminally ill children, and of Very Special Arts, an organization that aims to provide every young person with a disability to high quality arts learning experiences.
Charities & foundations supported
Marlee Matlin has supported the following charities:
American Civil Liberties UnionAmerican Humane AssociationBlue AlertChildren Affected by AIDS FoundationElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationFeeding AmericaHillsidesJason Taylor FoundationLos Angeles Regional FoodbankRed CrossStand Up...
In 1994, Marlee was appointed by President Clinton to the Corporation for National Service; she also served as Chairperson for National Volunteer Week and was honored in a Rose Garden ceremony.
The Academy Award winner serves on the boards of the Starlight Children's Foundation, which brightens the lives of terminally ill children, and of Very Special Arts, an organization that aims to provide every young person with a disability to high quality arts learning experiences.
Charities & foundations supported
Marlee Matlin has supported the following charities:
American Civil Liberties UnionAmerican Humane AssociationBlue AlertChildren Affected by AIDS FoundationElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationFeeding AmericaHillsidesJason Taylor FoundationLos Angeles Regional FoodbankRed CrossStand Up...
- 8/17/2023
- Look to the Stars
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