"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own
dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first time, >> the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive
experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are
unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this
interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
On Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:22:07 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Jul 2, 2025 at 1:30:48 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote: >>
On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be interpreted >>> into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press release from Warner >>> Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first time,
the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive
experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are
unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this >>> interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
On 7/2/2025 9:58 AM, shawn wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:22:07 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Jul 2, 2025 at 1:30:48 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote: >>>
On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be interpreted
into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press release from Warner
Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first time,
the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive >>>> experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are >>>> unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this >>>> interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
I see this type of stuff posted in this group all the time and I usually
just ignore. But I'm bored so I'm going to speak up.
Black Sign language has existed since the 19th century. The reason it
exists is because White people refused to let Black people attend
schools with them. This was called segregation. One of the results of >segregation was separate schools for Black deaf people which resulted in >divergent sign language.
On 7/2/2025 9:58 AM, shawn wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:22:07 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Jul 2, 2025 at 1:30:48 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote: >>>
On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be interpreted
into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press release from Warner
Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first time,
the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive >>>> experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are >>>> unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this >>>> interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
I see this type of stuff posted in this group all the time and I
usually just ignore. But I'm bored so I'm going to speak up.
Black Sign language has existed since the 19th century. The reason it
exists is because White people refused to let Black people attend
schools with them. This was called segregation. One of the results of segregation was separate schools for Black deaf people which resulted
in divergent sign language.
And yes, Black deaf people today still use Black Sign Language. There
are many types of sign language in use today. It's not just ASL.
Someone who learns to sign outside the United States would learn their
local sign language.
When I watch a movie either on disc or streaming, there are often
multiple language options available to accommodate a wide audience who
don't speak English. And I don't think I've ever heard someone
complain about that until now. And of course the complaint would be
targeted towards Black people.
Maybe next week someone will complain about French or Russian being
offered and call that "ebonies," but somehow I doubt it.
On 2025-07-17 02:59:24 +0000, Arthur Lipscomb said:
On 7/2/2025 9:58 AM, shawn wrote:first time,
On Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:22:07 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Jul 2, 2025 at 1:30:48 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote: >>>>
On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be interpreted
into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press release from Warner
Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>>>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the
the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive >>>>> experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are >>>>> unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this >>>>> interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
I see this type of stuff posted in this group all the time and I
usually just ignore. But I'm bored so I'm going to speak up.
Black Sign language has existed since the 19th century. The reason it
exists is because White people refused to let Black people attend
schools with them. This was called segregation. One of the results of
segregation was separate schools for Black deaf people which resulted
in divergent sign language.
And yes, Black deaf people today still use Black Sign Language. There
are many types of sign language in use today. It's not just ASL.
Someone who learns to sign outside the United States would learn their
local sign language.
When I watch a movie either on disc or streaming, there are often
multiple language options available to accommodate a wide audience who
don't speak English. And I don't think I've ever heard someone
complain about that until now. And of course the complaint would be
targeted towards Black people.
Maybe next week someone will complain about French or Russian being
offered and call that "ebonies," but somehow I doubt it.
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign >Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
On Jul 16, 2025 at 9:22:48 PM PDT, "super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign
Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Since you're apparently a mind-reader, tell me what I'm thinking right now.
On 7/2/2025 9:58 AM, shawn wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:22:07 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Jul 2, 2025 at 1:30:48 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote: >>>> On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be
interpreted into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press
release from Warner Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first >>>> time, the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more
immersive experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in
ASL but are unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow
along with this interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
I see this type of stuff posted in this group all the time and I
usually just ignore. But I'm bored so I'm going to speak up.
Black Sign language has existed since the 19th century. The reason it
exists is because White people refused to let Black people attend
schools with them. This was called segregation. One of the results of segregation was separate schools for Black deaf people which resulted
in divergent sign language.
And yes, Black deaf people today still use Black Sign Language. There
are many types of sign language in use today. It's not just ASL.
Someone who learns to sign outside the United States would learn their
local sign language.
When I watch a movie either on disc or streaming, there are often
multiple language options available to accommodate a wide audience who
don't speak English. And I don't think I've ever heard someone
complain about that until now. And of course the complaint would be
targeted towards Black people.
Maybe next week someone will complain about French or Russian being
offered and call that "ebonies," but somehow I doubt it.
On 2025-07-17 05:27:32 +0000, BTR1701 said:
On Jul 16, 2025 at 9:22:48 PM PDT, "super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> >> wrote:
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign
Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Since you're apparently a mind-reader, tell me what I'm thinking right now.
Why do I need to read your mind when you wear your heart on your sleeve
with posts like this every day.
Two-handed signing: BASL signers tend to use two hands more frequently
than in standard ASL.
Hand Placement: BASL signs are often placed higher on the body, closer
to the forehead, compared to standard ASL.
Signing Space: BASL generally uses a larger signing space than
standard ASL.
Facial Expressions: BASL signers often use more pronounced facial
expressions to convey meaning and emotion.
Lexical Differences: While most vocabulary is shared, BASL has
developed some unique signs and variations for certain words and
phrases, sometimes reflecting African American Vernacular English
(AAVE).
* Of course, there will now be a pile of nutty conspiracy theories
that black deaf people were purposely taught a different version to
"keep them in their place" ... or that black deaf people were taught a >different version so they could keep conversations secret from their
"white oppressors" ... or ... :-\
On Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:27:21 +1200, Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com>
wrote:
* Of course, there will now be a pile of nutty conspiracy theoriesSo is it just a few extra words or is it a completely different
that black deaf people were purposely taught a different version to
"keep them in their place" ... or that black deaf people were taught a >>different version so they could keep conversations secret from their
"white oppressors" ... or ... :-\
language? Seems to me that would make all the difference.
On 7/2/2025 9:58 AM, shawn wrote:
BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
"Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
On July 4th, the movie SINNERS will become the first show to be
interpreted into "Black American Sign Language (BASL)," per a press
release from Warner Bros.
The entertainment company described it as "a major step forward in
accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming."
"BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own >>>> dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial
expressions, and cultural nuances," the release stated. "For the first >>>> time, the black deaf community will have streaming access to a more
immersive experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in
ASL but are unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow
along with this interpretation."
Oh my god. They actually made sign language ebonics.
So this is something that didn't exist so there is no base of people
who know it.
I see this type of stuff posted in this group all the time and I usually
just ignore. But I'm bored so I'm going to speak up.
Black Sign language has existed since the 19th century. The reason it
exists is because White people refused to let Black people attend
schools with them. This was called segregation. One of the results of >segregation was separate schools for Black deaf people which resulted in >divergent sign language.
When I watch a movie either on disc or streaming, there are often
multiple language options available to accommodate a wide audience who
don't speak English. And I don't think I've ever heard someone complain >about that until now. And of course the complaint would be targeted
towards Black people.
Never heard of it before and there's really no reason why I or most of
us would have. Ah, there is yet another reason we haven't heard of
BSL. Apparently BSL refers to British Sign Language. The correct term
for Black Sign Language apparently is BASL because Black Sign Language
is closely related with BASL being based on ASL.
Two-handed signing: BASL signers tend to use two hands more frequently
than in standard ASL.
Hand Placement: BASL signs are often placed higher on the body, closer
to the forehead, compared to standard ASL.
Signing Space: BASL generally uses a larger signing space than
standard ASL.
Facial Expressions: BASL signers often use more pronounced facial
expressions to convey meaning and emotion.
Lexical Differences: While most vocabulary is shared, BASL has
developed some unique signs and variations for certain words and
phrases, sometimes reflecting African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
"super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:
On 2025-07-17 05:27:32 +0000, BTR1701 said:
"super70s" <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign >>>> Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
Since you're apparently a mind-reader, tell me what I'm thinking right
now.
Why do I need to read your mind when you wear your heart on your sleeve
with posts like this every day.
I literally didn't say or imply what you claim I did, so you might want to >get your psychic settings readjusted, because for the time being it's >apparent that you're just making shit up and pretending it's true.
Never mind BTR1701, he's just an insecure person who thinks Black Sign >Language threatens his way of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
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