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It’s unfair that Black content creators have to work twice as hard to achieve success and recognition. Truth is, we need to start doing a better job at actually supporting Black creators. It’s not enough to just post about Black Lives Matter and Black History Month and then not support black musicians, dancers, filmmakers, YouTubers, researchers and so on. On TikTok, Black creators don’t receive the same spotlight and opportunities their white counterparts get. If you’re on TikTok, check out these amazing creators. 

Black woman looking to the sky
Photo by Jessica Felicio from Unsplash

 

@jordxn.simone

Talks about Black history and the issues affecting black people. She also shows different makeup looks.

 

@sojournies

Social worker and travel educator who shares travel and international education tips.

 

@dripdraven

Gives shoe recommendations and styling tips.

 

@ayoaustimus

Funny commentary.

 

@sewpheeyuh

Dismantling white fragility and supremacy, one TikTok at a time.

 

@afrolatinxunited

Afro-LatinX educator, who discusses various issues in the Afro-LatinX community.

 

@frederick_lewis1

Discusses issues of race, mental health, classism, religion, and much more.

 

@straw_hat_goofy

Reviews movies, shows, and discusses the film industry.

 

@jazmynjw

Comedian.

 

@kobeek

Gives sneaker recommendations and rates shoes.

 

@iamtahira

New York City storyteller.

 

@joshomz

Teaches people how to be bougie.

 

@berleciacharlemagne

Offers advice on hair and beauty and amplifies black voices.

Tiktok Account Screen & Plant
Photo by Hello I'm Nik from Unsplash

 

Remember to support and follow!

 

Amy Hernandez is a senior at UIC pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in professional writing and a minor in Communication 
UIC Contributor.