The education of Black history is on the rise as content creators harness the power of social media to enlighten and inspire users.
It all started with a simple TikTok video posted by content creator Taylor Cassidy, the driving force behind this movement to make Black history more accessible to social media users. Other creators soon followed, sharing their research, knowledge, and insights on various aspects of Black culture and community.
@_cicimichele
The history of dreadlocks. The more you know! #QuakerPregrain #dreadslocks #locs #blackhistorymonth #blackhairstyle #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistory #locstyles
@historyticking black history fact you did not know. unsung innovators: how garret Morgan and madam C.J Walker paved the way for modern safety and beauty. #hiddenblackhistory #blackhistory #garret #morgan #madamcjwalker #history #hiddenstory
@thefayolajameeshow
The “N-word” #blackhistory#blackcreatives#blackcreators#foryou#melaninmagic#blackandproud#educate#todayilearned#whatdoesitmean#originstory#foryou
@attn To understand, “Why February?” we need to understand why Black History needed a month in the first place. @glozell #bhm #blackhistorymonth #ushistory #learnontiktok
With over 2.2 Million views, Cassidy inspired a lot of social media users with her different content about Black history from poets, fashion icons, and other important information aligned to what individuals should be aware of.
@taylorcassidyj Giving flowers for Ann Lowe! 💐💐// Fast Black History #blackhistory#annlowe#blackhistorymonth#fashionhistory#blackdesigner#blackownedbusiness
@taylorcassidyj The History of Nikki Giovanni 📝👩🏽🦱// Fast Black History #blackhistory#nikkigiovanni#blackhistorymonth#nikki#hillmantok#funfacts
@taylorcassidyj #ad The Six Triple Eight won’t go down without a fight. Watch Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight on @Netflix
With the era of how social media could be very influential and impactful, these content creators as well as educators highlight how individuals could be more engaged and entertained with Black history with the use of short content on social platforms.
The interactive videos dive deeper into the story, struggles, and triumphs the Black community has experienced to shape itself and influence society.
The leverage of the use of social media hands out an advantage of expanding the rights and equality of Black people to touch on the lives of each individual across the entire world.
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