This resource presents a powerful rendition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech in American Sign Language (ASL), performed by JC Smith, a student from Gallaudet University. Shared in recognition of Black History Month 2020, the video honors Dr. King’s legacy by making his words accessible through sign language that is central to Deaf culture.
As part of an American Sign Language resource collection, this video supports inclusive education and historical awareness. It can be used in classrooms to explore civil rights history, rhetorical analysis, Deaf representation, and bilingual language access. For ASL learners, it offers an opportunity to observe advanced expressive signing and narrative pacing. For families and community groups, it provides an accessible way to engage with an essential historical text.