TikTok announces first Visionary Voices list for Black History Month
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By Daysia Tolentino, NBC News
TikTok unveiled its inaugural Visionary Voices list, recognizing 15 Black creators on the app for their cultural impact on and off the platform.
“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,” the company announced in a blog post.
The honorees include social media creators, musicians, small-business owners and educators. The list is a part of TikTok’s Black History Month programming, which will also include music playlists, themed TikTok Live sessions, special hashtags for Black creators and in-person events to celebrate #BlackTikTok in Los Angeles.
Here is the list of visionaries TikTok has spotlighted for their impact on the culture — online and off.
Check out the full list.
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