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Morgan News Hour: American Sign Language Education, Community Impact

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Deanna Neal interviews Imari Montero, an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter on the Morgan News Hour.

The conversation covers a wide array of topics essential to understanding ASL, including its complexities, interpreter etiquette, and the challenges faced by the African American community.

Montero addresses common misconceptions and sheds light on daily obstacles within the deaf community, emphasizing ASL's critical role in legal, medical, and everyday contexts.

She encourages viewers to engage directly with deaf individuals and utilize resources like Instagram and Gateway Interpreting.