The Rosa Lee Show

Today I came across some unfortunate news from New Hampshire: Eric Eliason, of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mortgage Consultants (DHHMC), was arrested and accused of fraudulent mortgage practices.

This came as a surprise to me, as I am sure it does for many members of the Deaf community in New England. I know this is a very difficult time for everyone who is involved.

As people’s curiosity about the matter has grown, however, questions arose when folks visited DHHMC’s web page and found my face on the welcome video.

For those who were wondering, I wanted to take a moment and clarify by saying that I am simply a performing artist and do not work for DHHMC or endorse its services. I was independently contracted over a year ago to make the videos and am not part of the business.

I know this is a tough time for everyone involved in the matter and hope that this addresses any concerns others may have.

You can read more information at the links below.

[1] Union Leader
[2] Nashua Telegraph

She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals. Exact lyrics are below however the ASL translation is not the same. This video is for entertainment purpose only.
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Click on image to download promo flyer for National People of Color Conference in Oregon.

National Deaf People of Color Council is hosting a deaf camp for People of Color teens for the first time ever. This camp is designed for 48 high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing youths of all ethnic/racial backgrounds.   Please click on flyer below for more information about the camp and to learn how to apply for staff positions or to apply as a camper.

Viewer Discretion is Advised: This video contains mature language that may not be appropriate for children. The words/lyrics in Michael Jackson’s song, “Scream” does not reflect the artists’ beliefs.  This song is to interpret the lyrics in American Sign Language, and we do not own any rights. Edited by Janis.

Greetings!

I had an interview with DeafNation News reporter, Seth Gerlis, who happens to be an old college friend of mine. Our interview was posted on their website along with  “It feels So Good” (as welll as “All I Want”) music video as the video clip of the week.  Click on image below to view the interview:

DeafNation News

This music video is a rendition of Bill Gaither Trio’s song called, “LIFE” – a childhood fave of mine… but since I lost my cassette and that Bill Gaither Trio no longer sell their LIFE songs, I asked my husband, Damon Timm, to remake this song for me. We revised some of the lyrics as well.   Below is the video for your viewing pleasure.

For more Damon Timm’s music, go to: www.damonjustisntfunny.com/category/music

Good afternoon, folks.

This morning, I realized that we started off this year with a brand new African American President and that I will be starting off my first 2009 show at a District of Columbia Area Black Deaf Advocates fundraiser event in Fredrick, Maryland! I couldn’t think of a better event to kick off 2009 than this. As we all know, African Americans have waited a long time to witness such change like this and I look forward to celebrate with members of DCABDA on February 6th, 2009 and to help bring change that we need within our Black Deaf community. For more information about the event, please take a look at my calendar. read more »

Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake
Translated by Rosa Lee

Note: The translation is not the same as the lyrics.

Lyrics are below: read more »

Happy holidays!

Here is a flyer for my first 2009 show at Maryland School for the deaf on February 6th, 2009. Check it out!