J.C. Smith Discusses Bringing Black ASL to the BET Awards

07/08/2022

Black ASL advocate J.C. Smith discusses his background within the Black deaf community, what he brings to the culture of Black ASL, and what it was like to shine at the BET Awards.

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J.C. Smith Discusses Bringing Black ASL to the BET Awards
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Black ASL advocate J.C. Smith discusses his background within the Black deaf community, what he brings to the culture of Black ASL, and what it was like to shine at the BET Awards.
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