5 Black Content Creators you Should Know

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Black Content Creators You Should Know.

Black History Month

Welcome to Black History Month, which is historically 28 days (29 on a leap year, very generous); where people can take the time to learn about black history, oppression, white privilege and reflect on how they benefit from privilege or how they are unfortunately being oppressed.

Black history is taught in schools in America (I can only speak to America), but not to the extent that one knows what they know now (thanks to the education happening online); taking the time to go outside of ones norm or ones comfort zone can often lead to learning something new.

Things like “Black Wallstreet” were never mentioned in my education growing up, and if you ask more seasoned adults, they too (very likely), have no idea that Black Wallstreet ever existed.

This month, streaming services (think Netflix and Amazon Prime) likely have a Black History section dedicated to offering documentaries, movies and lending support to Black History Month……..but…

HowDo We Step Up?

What can we do as a collective, to better ensure Black History is taught in America and in a way that makes white Americans cognizant of their participation in oppressive practices, while recognizing their privilege and also allowing the black community to be aware of their ancestors plight, within their own current every day struggles; so that together they can GAP the divide in a healthy way moving forward?

Ignoring history does not erase history, but ignoring history allows history to repeat itself (not the exact quote, but a summary from memory).

I don’t know about you, but growing up and even in college as an undergrad, I found history in and of itself to be very fascinating.

 Understanding tools for better educating ourselves is our own responsibility and never the responsibility of a marginalized group, as their voices are usually still being ignored.

Talking About Race

When an issue is being brought up to the public (about race or oppression), it is often an echo out of the mouth of an “ally” that was originally spoken by a person being oppressed, until the issue is even taken seriously (kind of giving the message that the oppressed persons view point isn’t valid until someone else speaks on it….which is CRINGE AF, invalidating and also used as a tactic of abuse; only this gets turned towards the marginalized communities, not just one person)……  

Benefiting from privilege can be admitting that you feel (let me list the ways); “Too uncomfortable to take a side.“ Too afraid of having those tough conversations. “Too afraid of being too controversial.”

Instead of speaking out against injustices, you may decide that it is safer and in your best interest to stay silent and “say nothing” (which is how the Nazis took over Germany……it happened because a lot of “nice” and “silent” people were “too afraid to say or do anything”, until it was too late).

Black Content Amplification In Business Models

If you have a blog or run a business in any capacity, it usually can be advised to take cues from Corporate America and to stand for something or look foolish years later admitting you were wrong to sit in silence in the first place ( I am sure we will all be guilty of missing the mark at some point, no point in beating yourself up about it……but changing the behavior helps)…..(Do you see how the NFL is echoing Colin Kaepernick’s message after firing him……for essentially what they are trying to rebrand their message to be in 2021….).

2020, NFL’s current stance (linked in the article below).

2019, NFL & Kaepernick A Timeline

2016, Kaepernick and the NFL disagreement with his social justice stance begins

Something to ponder.

Does your business have equal opportunities for all? Does your business partner with causes and local businesses that your company believes in? Do you advertise content that reflects social changes that reflect the times?

Times are changing and most business models that are thriving are changing with the times.

People want authenticity and they want to know what they are buying and who they are buying from (and corporations noticed).

Black Content Creators

To celebrate Black History Month, I will be sharing 5 Black Content Creators who you should get to know.

Not all of these black content creators speak up on black issues and that is their right. Just because you follow a black content creator……

This does not mean that a black content creator is supposed to educate you for free; taking time out of their business day to educate someone on the very real oppression they face daily.

Because I am bi-racial, I come from a place of privilege that is rooted in colorism; so I will practice what I preach as an ally and talk about controversial and uncomfortable topics from time to time (and I will always have room to grow and improve and show up in new ways).

This blog is for others to consume, but ultimately, it is a space that I create and I curate and it needs to be as authentically aligned to who I am in the world, as well as reflect who I am on-line, and I need to feel free to speak on injustices and issues as I see fit in my business model.

Who Is Your Clientele?

Note: Asking yourself what kind of clientele you want and if you really want racists as a type of clientele base, helping you to paying your bills……. is always a great question to ask yourself.

Who do you want consuming your content? Content for everyone, sure, but at what cost?…… There never need be a surprise from your audience when you stand up for what you believe in, as your audience should know what you and your company stand for.

You set the tone for your audience with your mission statement (this can be a private mission statement you set for yourself and perhaps publicly for your company if you feel inclined to do so), and in that mission statement you can try your best to show up every day in your truth and authenticity…..

Knowing that you won’t always get it right, but you show up and you try anyways.

See Tips to handle racists in the work place below.

So, without further introduction…… I would like to invite you to meet Five Content Creators this Black History Month, that are listed in no particular order.

I do hope that you check them out and give them a follow or subscribe to their channels, e-mail lists, blogs….(the whole thing). I will try to post their accounts so you can see what all the hype is about.

Kameron Monet

First up, is Kameron Monet https://www.kameronmonet.com/, a licensed attorney who is also an influencer and content creator. Kameron offers content that is helpful to content creators and influencers; while talking about real life events and offering tips about the legal comings and goings of what it actually takes to play the legal game in the midst of influencing. We stan.

Patricia Bright

Second up, Patricia Bright, whose channel ‘Patricia Bright’ is going to make your day amazing….. because she is probably one of the funniest content creators I have seen (Her IG stories are always fun and funny), plus she talks money moves on her other channel “The Break.” You can find her blog with her links to socials here https://patriciabright.co.uk/.

Patrica Bright’s The Break

Karen Brit Chick

Next is Karen Brit Chick, who is also the founder of the blog wheredidyougetthat.com and creator of next level curation vlogs, as well as her own fashion series, “What Everyone is Wearing.”

You will love her candid approach to how she styles certain pieces and how she’s always down to take you along on the journey of home décor and fashion in all of its nuances.

In fact, I would say she embraces the every day fashion journey, while sampling things for everyone at every price point. She has very thoughtful content and I love it. Follow her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/karenbritchick/.

Next, we move to fashion bloggers who are mostly on Instagram and not on YouTube.

Slip Into Style

Slip into Style is a Paris based fashion blogger who plays in pops of color and lets her imagination run wild with slouchy sets, paired with heels and dressed up lounge wear against classic pieces, as well as structured garments. It’s a must see.

Aida AKA Basics Touch

Finally, we close the blog with Aida, aka “basicstouch” on Instagram. Her style focuses on “minimalism and vintage,” as listed in her Instagram bio, with gorgeous Parisian backdrops to tell her photographic stories which she shares with her thousands of Instagram followers.

All of these ladies are individualistic to their content creation scape and an inspiration to all who follow their pages.

I hope this blog post finds you well and in an optimistic state of mind; in that we can absolutely show up in ways that help shape the world we want to see.

Acting from your internal truths and compass, to stand up when you see injustice, to be brave and know that standing for something means you won’t fall for just anything, and that outside approval is NOT NEEDED.

As always,

Talk to you soon.

-Nikita