200 Years, Countless Stories | Haben Girma ’13

Haben Girma ’13, the first deaf-blind student to graduate from Harvard Law School, discusses her advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities and her work at the intersection of law, education and civil rights.

In the “Countless Stories” video series, alumni from across the generations share their HLS experience and explain the difference their legal education has made in their lives.

Interview: Chris Jennings
Camera: Martin Albert
Editing: Lorin Granger

[arkanark]

As we’re Eritrean you don’t know much we’re proud 🇪🇷😘😘

[Peel]

Sometimes I forgot how powerful humans really are. Thank you!

[selamdestaaa]

Elelelellelelelelele. You’re an angel. Continue to inspire beyond belief and thrive. ❤️🇪🇷🇪🇹🙏🏾

[Riversofliquidlove]

Oh my gosh I am crying this woman is so inspiring, her voice is so sweet and soft, and everything she’s saying is so well put together & empowering

[shabaymender]

Her name " Haben " means proud .and really she is a proud to every one

[mass_oak]

You are an American and Eritrean 🇪🇷 pride.

[dearmama]

We proud of you haben like your name ERITREAN 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷❤️❤️🙏🙏

[nopainnogain]

She is so beautiful outside and inside. All my respect to this magic of beauty.

[neekiesavoy]

Now that is the power of Jesus never judge a book by its cover ....I'm so blown away by how she's freaking talking rn

[ramiroofaragon]

Sweetest woman ever, the heart of a saint—and the brain of a Harvard lawyer. Wonderful ambassador for her institution. I have all the respect in the world for her.

[mehretmichael]

I thank the Lord for your life as human being . You are so great Haben for all humanity especially for us Eritrean who believe in humanity . you are so courageous and wonderful. Thank you again Haben . We need you and the world needs you. God bless you more and more.

[TheDi]

I'm truly blown away on how is she able to talk with a good English! Like does she even know how the words are supposed to sound and stuff like it's both confusing and amazing at the same time !

[williewheeler]

Omg! You are a true inspiration. I will no longer feel sorry for myself, because your spirit has lifted my soul. Thank you.

[NixonMayHaveBeenOnToSomething]

Much respect! You're a true inspiration.

[daniellem]

She’s so sweet & beautiful! What an inspiration 🧡

[robertpinto]

Haben is amazing. Please protect her at all costs.

[yordanosgebremichael]

Such an inspiration 💜


'The barriers that exist are created by society'

What can be more true than that

[lordcron]

I'm so very proud of her for the work she's doing to change the world. Good Job Haben Girma!

[Prismagirl]

All the videos on her are so inspiring. Brings me to tears every time.

[sebastiangrund]

Amazing. I’m speechless and stunned. What an inspiring individual.