Celebrating #BlackTikTok and Black History Month

This article highlights the celebration of #BlackTikTok and Black History Month on TikTok. It showcases the impact of Black creators on mainstream culture, from creating viral moments to leading in fashion, music, and advocacy. Throughout Black History Month and beyond, TikTok will honor the brilliance of Black TikTok by highlighting pioneers in the creator community.

2022 Black TikTok Trailblazers

The 2022 Black TikTok Trailblazers are a group of talented creators nominated by the TikTok community for their creativity, passion, and authenticity. They will share their stories and join in celebrating #BlackTikTok. The creators include:

DeMarcus Shawn: known for his relatable comedy
Masani Musa: runs Culture Unfiltered, a hub for music discovery and dialogue
Emmanuel Duverneau: combines love for dancing and cooking
Grace Amaku: a comedian and nurse with relatable comedy and an educational flair
Mya Pol: a disabled creator spreading joy and empowerment through dance
Keara Wilson: a dancer and choreographer creating popular dance videos
MegaGoneFree: a Black LGBTQ+ artist spreading love and empathy through music
Samba Diop: an artist and filmmaker telling powerful stories through videos
Kay Akpan: an entrepreneur and travel enthusiast sharing content on finance, parenting, and lifestyle
Robert Lucas: an IT professional and self-taught cake artist
Tony Weaver, Jr.: an award-winning storyteller and anime lover
Akintoye Asalu: a hip-hop artist known for unique lyrics and rap videos

Support Black Businesses

TikTok supports Black-owned businesses through the Support Black Businesses program. This program provides training, mentorship, and a support network for Black entrepreneurs. Some of the entrepreneurs highlighted include Montre Moore, Sahr Brima, Kadisha Phillips, Kerry Harris, and Dae Palmer, who have found success and community on TikTok.

#BlackTikTok Community

The #BlackTikTok community continues to grow, with hashtags like #BlackMusic and #SupportBlack gaining popularity. In the United States alone, #BlackTikTok has been viewed over 2.9 billion times, demonstrating the impact of Black creators. TikTok celebrates Black music and musicians, featuring special guest playlists and highlighting artists across genres.

Join the Celebration

To join the celebration, TikTok has created new creative stickers for #BlackTikTok. There are also themed LIVEs and programming throughout the month, including a partnership with iHeartRadio for iHeart Living Black!, a TikTok LIVE event featuring performances from Lizzo, Big Sean, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, and Ari Lennox.

Stay Connected

To stay connected with the #BlackTikTok community, follow @BlackTikTok, a space dedicated to highlighting the stories and content of Black creators. You can also check out the #BlackTikTok hub on the TikTok app for upcoming events and highlights.