The Learning Center for the Deaf has announced Deaf performer Justina Miles will be its 2025 Graduation Keynote.
Justina is the first person to perform the American Sign Language rendition of The Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl and the first Deaf Black woman to perform ASL for the Halftime Show, at Super Bowl LVll featuring Rihanna. She has shared her story across prominent media outlets such as ELLE, CBS This Morning, TEDxPenn, The View, and British Vogue, where she graced the May 2023 cover. She has performed at numerous musical and cultural events, such as CNN's Juneteenth Concert, Broccoli City Fest, Dreamville Festival, and more.
Justina was also a Deaflympics track athlete, representing Team USA and taking home a silver medal at the 2021 Summer Deaflympics. Justina’s mission is to show the world more authentic representations of Deaf people.
TLC’s graduation will be held Friday, June 6th, in Framingham.