Special Screening of "Deaf President NOW!" for Lexington Community
Lexington hosted a special evening screening of the Apple Original Films documentary "Deaf President NOW!" on May 2nd.
Patrice Creamer, Lexington alumna and board vice-president, moderated the pre-screening Q & A session with director Nyle DiMarco and Greg Hlibok, one of the subjects of the documentary. Mr. Hlibok, a Lexington alumnus and member of the board of trustees, was one of the four student leaders during the Deaf President Now movement. Board co-president Dr. Kim Kurz announced the establishment of The Nyle DiMarco Endowment Fund in recognition of Mr. DiMarco's contributions to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Mr. DiMarco also received honorary proclamations from NYS Senator Jessica Ramos, 13th District, and NYS Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, 34th District. The screening was preceded by a special reception for Lexington alumni, friends, and supporters. "Deaf President NOW!" premieres on AppleTV+ on May 16, 2025.