Sign of the Day for Friday, February 6, 2026

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February is Black History Month (also called African American History Month).

BLACK

(as in "a black person")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

BLACK (as in "a black person")


Sign Type
  • ASL

Sign Description

Dominant hand in the 1 Handshape palm down, arm held horizontally at the forehead. The tip of the index finger touches the non-dominant side of the forehead and brushes straight across to the dominant side and off the forehead.


Memory Aid

Think of the black rim of President Lincoln's hat.


This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

Examples of Usage
English Sentence

February is Black History Month.

ASL Gloss

F‑E‑B BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

English Sentence

Andrew Foster was a famous Deaf African American who was a reverend, educator, and missionary. He established the first school for the deaf in Africa.

ASL Gloss

A‑N‑D‑R‑E‑W F‑O‑S‑T‑E‑R HIMSELF FAMOUS DEAF BLACK MINISTER TEACHER MISSIONARY. HE SETUP FIRST DEAF SCHOOL WHERE? AFRICA.

English Sentence

CJ Jones is a famous Deaf actor and comedian. He says “Anything is possible. Success has nothing to do with being deaf or black or any disability. It has to do with your passion to do greater things in life!”

ASL Gloss

C‑J J‑O‑N‑E‑S HIMSELF FAMOUS DEAF ACTOR AND COMEDIAN. HE SAYS QUOTE ANYTHING POSSIBLE! NOTHING RELATED‑TO DEAF BLACK DISABLED. ABOUT HAVING PASSION DO WONDERFUL THINGS LIFE.



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