Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf before the age of two, is recognized for her strength and courage when faced with overwhelming odds. Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880. However, ...

As a disabled social activist and suffragette, Helen Keller is a household name. But her life story doesn't begin and end with her work. Let's take a deeper look into her early life, her evolving ...

Before Helen Keller became a symbol of hope and possibility, she was a frustrated child unable to communicate — until her teacher, Anne Sullivan, unlocked her world. Their story of struggle, ...

“A Quiet Place” breakout Millicent Simmonds and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan will play Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan in the forthcoming feature film “Helen & Teacher.” ...

Pam Covington, left, plays Helen Keller and Trisha Miller-Smith is Annie Sullivan role in DCT production of The Miracle Worker. Spencer Tracy said the key to great acting is “know your lines and don’t ...

TEWKSBURY — As part of Public Health Week 2016, the town will be celebrating one of its most prominent historical figures — Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan. On Saturday, at Tewksbury Hospital, ...

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There’s a point in William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker” where Kate Keller commits the ultimate sacrifice of giving up her daughter. Most people know the story of Helen Keller, struck deaf and blind ...

Sometimes, amidst the funny animal routines and videos of drugged-out kids , you can unearth a gem on YouTube. Here’s something to start your morning on an inspirational note: a 1930 newsreel clip of ...

“A Quiet Place” breakout Millicent Simmonds and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan will play Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan in the forthcoming feature film “Helen & Teacher.” ...