BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Connell Crooms understands the power of a language that he uses to express himself and his blackness. The gestures. The expressions. Black American Sign Language (BASL) is more than a dialect. It is a reflection of Black Deaf identity, resilience and cultural expression. Recognizing BASL acknowledges the intersection of race, language, and disability within Black history. We asked him: "Why is Black American Sign Language important to Black Deaf culture, and what does it re