How to Sign in BASL (Black American Sign Language)

In April 2020, Nakia Smith, aka Charmay, created a TikTok account introducing five generations of her Black deaf family and how they communicate in Black ASL. As a social media influencer of Black ASL content, Charmay explains the difference between Black ASL and ASL.

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Topic: Deaf Life, Education
Subtopic: Deaf Education, Deaf History, Sign Language
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: YouTube-Netflix

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