Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

17-year-old Kiana Lee of San Diego, who recently took part in the 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy, runs a non-profit that's ...

At a campus often known for its large Deaf community, guest speaker and NCOD Academic Advisor Zachary Lotane challenged non-Deaf students, faculty and staff to step up, support and ensure that their ...

For decades, deaf and hard-of-hearing students attending RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf have been earning associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. This year, the first three ...

RIT graduate Liam Coleman was looking for a way to express how it feels to be caught within one’s own thoughts about navigating identity. As a Deaf person, Coleman ’19 (individualized program) ...

If you're meeting a deaf person for the first time, you might have some questions about how to best communicate and interact with them. 1. Make eye contact and smile: A warm smile is a universal sign ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Experiencing life unable to hear or communicate in the same way as most people ...

The movie "CODA" took awards season by storm with its powerfully portrayed story of a teenager and her Deaf family. The film is clearly resonating with mainstream audiences, but the scene that tugged ...

A brain that develops in the deprivation of one sense reorganizes itself in surprising ways, revealing remarkable neuroplasticity. A team of researchers has studied the brain activity of young ...

Four years ago, Oscar winner Marlee Matlin experienced the magic of a Sundance premiere virtually when the heartfelt indie “CODA” made its debut at the fest (it then sold for $25 million to Apple on ...