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Originally released by NC State University, 2021.

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 20, 2020.

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This is the first documentary about Black ASL: the unique dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) that developed within historically segregated African American Deaf communities. Black ASL today conveys an identity and sense of belonging that mirrors spoken language varieties of the African American hearing community. The program highlights the different uses of space, hand use, directional movement, and facial expression, which are ways that Black ASL distinguishes itself as a vibrant dialect of American Sign Language. The African American Deaf community is now embracing their unique variety as a symbol of solidarity and a vital part of their identity.

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African Americans -- History.

Anthropology.

Arts.

Communication.

Ethnology.

Folklore.

Interpersonal communication.

Language transfer (Language learning).

United States -- History.

Internet videos.

Infobase, film distributor.

NC State University (Firm)