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Interpreter Coffee Chat: Big ‘D’ Deaf, Big ‘B’ Black? What does it all mean? (0.2)

In recent years, we have witnessed increased momentum towards social and racial justice. How does this impact our work as Interpreters? Do you feel as if you have an understanding as to what you are witnessing? Are you interested in discussing these topics with other interpreters? For example, what does it mean when you see the full "b" handshape used to sign "BLACK?" What does the term BIPOC mean? How do you accurately interpret these topics if you aren't sure of the meaning behind them? We have articles to read before we meet to get the conversation started. Join us for a coffee chat to process this new world and how we can incorporate new topics, signs and English terms into our interpreting work.