"We simply do not make fun at the expense of other cultures, especially those with a history of being marginalized," Nyle wrote. "When we do this, progress takes a step backward. "What Foxx did on Fallon Tonight made our struggle that much harder.".@iamjamiefoxx, It is straight up disrespectful to make up sign language. Everything is in gibberish. pic.twitter.com/X5AHkusq3o
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) May 27, 2017
Nyle has devoted much of his time post-ANTM and DWTS to activism, starting the Nyle DiMarco Foundation with the goal of making "the world a better place for all Deaf people and their families". He also gives his Instagram fans lessons in American Sign Language.My response to Jamie Foxx making up sign language on Fallon Tonight with @jimmyfallon. pic.twitter.com/GpDN8iB9xL
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) May 27, 2017
Neither Foxx nor Fallon has responded to the criticism. More stories: Will Young finally explains his shock ‘Strictly’ exit Nyle DiMarco puts everything on display in revealing swimwear snapI'm teaching ASL on my Instagram Stories! Check the video out!!
Dont be dirty y'all!!! @theaslapp pic.twitter.com/sfORJr5jwQ — Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) August 9, 2016