{"product_id":"learn-black-american-sign-language-franklin-r-jones-jr-9781577154525","title":"Learn Black American Sign Language: A History and Complete Beginner's Guide with Over 200 Words and Phrases","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating history and current use of Black American Sign Language, then bring it to life with your hands following photo-illustrated instruction.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDeaf history has been told primarily from a white-centered lens, pushing Black Deaf history into the background. However, today, Black signers are telling the hidden stories of Black Deaf people and celebrating their language, exposing their dialect to millions across the world. \u003ci\u003eLearn Black American Sign Language\u003c\/i\u003e shares the often overlooked details of its history. The book provides: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to Black ASL\u003c\/b\u003e and the importance of understanding BASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe history of BASL\u003c\/b\u003e, from its origins in school segregation policies to its development among Black students, families, and communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBASL today\u003c\/b\u003e, its continual existence, and the influence of African American Vernacular English (AAVE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 200 BASL signs\u003c\/b\u003e, each illustrated with full-color photographs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Black TikTok creators brought attention to BASL when they advocated for more accessibility on the app, where they face additional discrimination due to their skin color. The hashtag #deaftiktok attracted more than 840 million views. Since then, BASL social media influencers and TikTok stars have begun to educate the public about BASL and its importance within the Deaf community and to Black signers. With more and more people becoming interested in learning Black American Sign Language, now is the perfect time to pick it up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn Black American Sign Language\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis an accessible and interactive introduction to the dialect and its rich history and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Franklin R. Jones Jr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1577154525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577154525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wellfleet Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.25h x 8.25w x 0.73d","brand":"Franklin R. Jones Jr","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46670649622783,"sku":"9781577154525","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/learn-black-american-sign-language-franklin-r-jones-jr-9781577154525","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}