The Black British English Podcast

πŸŽ™οΈ Clock It 🀏🏾🀏🏾🀏🏾: Black/Ballroom Expression in Sign Language πŸ–πŸΎ


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From ballroom culture to Yoruba sign language, Black expression is all about movement, rhythm, and style. In this episode, we explore how Clock It and finger-tapping gestures from ballroom culture have influenced Black sign language, and how Black people naturally use gestures to communicate every day. We dive into the history, the cultural connections, and the creativity behind these movements, showing that Black communication is as expressive as it is powerful. Get ready to see how hands, rhythm, and culture come together in ways you’ve never noticed before.

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