Highlighting Inspirational Black Creatives on TikTok for Juneteenth

In remembrance of Juneteenth, we are highlighting inspirational Black creatives who are using TikTok to share their personal stories, educate online communities about the diverse experiences of Black people, and celebrate the rich cultures of the African Diaspora. Juneteenth, also known as 'Freedom Day,' has been observed by the Black community for centuries. It is important to take time to reflect on Black history and honor the stories and experiences of the Black community.

This month and beyond, we are elevating the voices of Black creators who play a significant role in making the TikTok community special. Let's meet some of the incredible creators from our #BlackTikTok community who share educational content about the impact of Black artists on music, lesser-known aspects of Black history, and the undeniable influence of Black creativity on mainstream culture.

@cultureunfiltered: Culture Unfiltered, led by former radio host and music blogger Masani Musa, is a hub for music discovery and discussions about popular culture and trending news in music. Masani was recently recognized as a 2022 Black TikTok Trailblazer.
@joelbervell: Joel Bervell is a medical student dedicated to addressing health disparities in medicine through education. He regularly shares insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare on TikTok. Joel was recently featured as a 'Changemaker' on TikTok's Discover List.
@kahlilgreene: Kahlil Greene, also known as 'the Gen Z Historian,' uses TikTok to shed light on lesser-known facts of U.S. history and politics. His informative videos share intriguing stories about Black history and culture.
@taylorcassidyj: Taylor Cassidy uses her platform to teach millions about unsung figures in Black history. Through her video series 'Fast Black History' and 'Black Girl Magic Minute,' she advocates for inclusion, representation, and love for one's culture.
@whatsgoodenglish: E.K. Powell explains African American Vernacular English (AAVE) through his educational channel What's Good English. He aims to raise awareness and erase the stigma attached to AAVE, emphasizing that it is a valid variant of English deserving of respect.

TikTok is a platform for creative joy and inspiration, made better by our diverse community of Black creators. We are launching in-app programming for the #Juneteenth hashtag, where you can discover more inspiring stories and educational content from the #BlackTikTok community. Be sure to follow #Juneteenth and @blacktiktok, a TikTok account dedicated to showcasing the incredible content Black creatives share with the larger TikTok community year-round.