Aarron Loggins

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Aarron Loggins [1] (born January 9, 1985) is an American deaf performer, activist, and actor. He uses English and American Sign Language and worked on The C-Word, Shock Nation, short film, Warriors of the Red Ribbon and In Good Hands. [1] [2] in 2019, Loggins performed the National Anthem and America the Beautiful at Super Bowl LIII in American Sign Language alongside singer Gladys Knight. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Loggins was born on January 9, 1985, in Joliet IL. He moved to Washington DC after graduated from Joliet Central High School. He then attended Gallaudet University. He graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts. [5]

Loggins is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. [6] and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Widow's Son #7). [7]

He was the Mister Deaf International of 2014.

Television

Theatre

Filmography

Webisode

References

  1. 1 2 "This sign language performance was cut from the Super Bowl broadcast. It's now been viewed online more than 1 million times". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  2. "Aarron Loggins to Perform at Super Bowl LIII". National Association of the Deaf. January 17, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. "Gladys Knight to perform anthem at Super Bowl". The Mighty 790 KFGO. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. "Gladys Knight's national anthem performance before Super Bowl 53: VIDEO". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. February 4, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. "Alumni Spotlight: Joliet Central Class of 2003 Aarron Loggins to perform in Superbowl". thetimesweekly.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  6. "Briana Johnson and Aarron Loggins make Gallaudet proud with roles as Miss and Mr. Black Deaf America". www.gallaudet.edu. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  7. "Bro. Aarron Loggins at Super Bowl LIII – WS7DC" . Retrieved April 5, 2020.