An American Sign Language interpreter, wearing a tan bucket hat and sunglasses, signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, speaks on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest on the Lory Student Center lawn at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photo by Matthew Cicanese.

Clayton King, a government affairs and policy specialist, speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

King addressed the importance of protecting First Amendment rights; advocating for investments in peace-building programs such as USAID, the Peace Corps, and the Fulbright Program; and rebuilding democracy from the ground up, starting at the local level.

The interpreter signs as King speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants.

Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Clayton King, a government affairs and policy specialist, speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

King addressed the importance of protecting First Amendment rights; advocating for investments in peace-building programs such as USAID, the Peace Corps, and the Fulbright Program; and rebuilding democracy from the ground up, starting at the local level.

The interpreter signs as King speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants.

Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Clayton King, a government affairs and policy specialist, speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

King addressed the importance of protecting First Amendment rights; advocating for investments in peace-building programs such as USAID, the Peace Corps, and the Fulbright Program; and rebuilding democracy from the ground up, starting at the local level.

The interpreter signs as King speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants.

Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts and an American Sign Language interpreter stand on stage at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Felts spoke about the importance of building inclusive communities rooted in empathy and justice, advocating for the protection of marginalized voices, and calling for sustained civic engagement beyond election cycles.

The interpreter signs as Felts addresses a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, speaks on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest on the Lory Student Center lawn at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photo by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, speaks on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest on the Lory Student Center lawn at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photo by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, speaks on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest on the Lory Student Center lawn at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photo by Matthew Cicanese.

Clayton King, a government affairs and policy specialist, speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

King addressed the importance of protecting First Amendment rights; advocating for investments in peace-building programs such as USAID, the Peace Corps, and the Fulbright Program; and rebuilding democracy from the ground up, starting at the local level.

The interpreter signs as King speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Carla Felts and an American Sign Language interpreter stand on stage at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Felts spoke about the importance of building inclusive communities rooted in empathy and justice, advocating for the protection of marginalized voices, and calling for sustained civic engagement beyond election cycles.

The interpreter signs as Felts addresses a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. The event attracted more than 10,000 participants. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Cassandra Puletapuai speaks on stage with an American Sign Language interpreter at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., during the No Kings Day peaceful protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Puletapuai addressed supporting first-generation students in achieving academic goals; protecting the independence of scientific research and education; and advocating for TRIO programs and federal funding for accessible education.

The interpreter signs as Puletapuai speaks to a large crowd gathered on the campus lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

Master ASL interpreter Holly Manitatty carefully and quickly crafts the words and sounds for those who would otherwise miss out on those elements.during Queen Latifah’s Hip Hop show on the Congo Square Stage during the 2nd weekend of the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 4th

An American Sign Language interpreter signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter, wearing a tan bucket hat and sunglasses, signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter, wearing a tan bucket hat and sunglasses, signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.

An American Sign Language interpreter, wearing a tan bucket hat and sunglasses, signs live alongside speakers on stage during the No Kings Day peaceful protest at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Saturday, June 14, 2025. The interpreter translated speeches for a crowd of more than 10,000 participants gathered on the Lory Student Center lawn. Photograph by Matthew Cicanese.