TikTok Outlines Programming for Black History Month

TikTok has announced its programming line-up for Black History Month, which is able to embody its first-ever Visionary Voices checklist, in addition to devoted programming all through February.

First off, on its new Visionary Voices initiative – TikTok has chosen a bunch of Black creators to participate in a month-long showcase of their work.

As defined by TikTok:

“Our first-ever Visionary Voices List recognizes 15 Black creators who are innovators in their fields, using TikTok to educate, entertain, and advocate for the Black community while making a significant impact both on and off the platform.”

Members have been chosen in three classes – Creators, Small Owned Companies, and Business Disruptors. All through the month, TikTok will spotlight the work of those creators, as a part of a broader showcase of what may be achieved through TikTok neighborhood and connection, and the way these innovators are utilizing the platform to greatest impact.

TikTok’s additionally internet hosting a #BlackTikTok in-app hub, the place it would spotlight inspiring tales from creators and Black-owned companies, whereas it’s additionally seeking to showcase music from Black creators, with a brand new #BlackMusic showcase.

“The resurgence of classic R&B records on TikTok proves that great music will always live on and demonstrates how our community fuels timeless music discovery. We’re proud to be a home for our R&B icons to continue to innovate their artistry and we’re excited to welcome R&B legend, Mya to the platform.”

TikTok will even host a spread of live-streamed occasions, that includes musicians, artists and extra, which is able to culminate in a 6-hour livestream to rejoice ‘Black culture, creators and the endless gift of Black talent on our platform’.

Lastly, TikTok will even be internet hosting a choice of in-real-life occasions to rejoice the #BlackTikTok neighborhood.

“We’re set to host the third installment of our Visionary Voices Salon series, honoring culture changemakers in media and entertainment, and we’ll also be celebrating our creator community with a Black History Month celebration in Los Angeles.”

Celebrating Black creators is a crucial focus for TikTok, not simply due to the numerous affect these customers can have over key traits, but additionally attributable to TikTok’s previous relationship with Black creators, which hasn’t at all times been nice.

Up to now, TikTok had been accused of profiting off of Black creators, significantly in relation to bop traits, whereas not giving them the main focus they deserve. TikTok has labored onerous to handle this, and Black History Month presents a major alternative for TikTok to focus on and pay respects to the Black creator neighborhood.

And it may very well be a very good showcase of key traits and inventive improvements within the app.

You possibly can tune into TikTok’s Black History Month occasions by following the #BlackTikTok hashtag, or testing the Black History Month in-app hub.