Raleigh woman interprets national anthem for Canes' Stanley Cup Final games

Karin Desalu, a Raleigh resident who lost her hearing at age 10, was selected by the NHL to interpret the national anthem in American Sign Language during the Carolina Hurricanes' home games in the Stanley Cup Final. Desalu spent weeks preparing for the performances, focusing on conveying both the meaning and emotion of the anthem. Her effort has been recognized by the deaf community as empowering, and she expressed her appreciation for the NHL's initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans. A memorable moment for Desalu occurred when a hearing security guard congratulated her with a sign of deaf applause as the crowd applauded after her performance.

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