Julius H. Wiggins (September 19, 1928 – October 13, 2001)[1] was the founder of Silent News, the first newspaper for the deaf.
Later he met Harriet Berkowitz in New York City at a deaf event; he then asked for her hand in marriage.
He believed that high visibility was key to gathering information for the newspaper (Trudy).
Wiggins held a huge role in connecting the deaf community and allowing them to be aware of upcoming events and news.
[citation needed] The newspaper brought national and international news, latest technology, health and sports, and stories about successful and up in coming deaf people.
Later he wrote an autobiography called No Sound, published in 1972, which recounted in depth about many hardships he encountered with hearing individuals and the oppression he felt throughout his life (Trudy).
Silent News has left an everlasting footprint for the future of the deaf community.
Wiggins and his family moved from North York, Ontario to a home in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where they intended to start a newspaper for the deaf.
Silent News changed the life of many deaf people throughout the years.