Happy Black History month!
We’ve been working on something special and are so excited to announce that we’re partnering with Tumblr to bring the best of Black excellence straight to your dashboard. How is this February different from the usual BHM celebrations? This time around, we won’t stop on the last day of February. We and Tumblr are committed to shining a light on the Black community throughout this entire year. This is #BlackExcellence365.
Our goal for #BlackExcellence365 is to the showcase the importance of diversity in Black history, present, and future. The Black community is not monolithic. It is a pan-African community, one consisting of a myriad of ethnic identities from African-American, African, Caribbean, Latinx, etc. Blackness encompasses different religions, sexual and gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and more. Celebrating these identities and their successes is what #BlackExcellence365 is all about. We’ll be doing this by showcasing the continuous achievements of and contributions by Black people in history, science, music, art, media, social impact, fashion, gaming, poetry, and so many other areas of prominent cultural and historical importance.
Here’s a peek at just some of the things you can expect to see from @action (unless otherwise indicated!), Tumblr’s official blog for social impact:
February
2/4 — Artist Spotlight: Artist Jessica Spence - @jessmyart
2/7— MAKERS Conference livestream - @makerswomen - with:
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Ciara
CEO & founder of Times Up, Lisa Borders
Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur, Jada Pinkett Smith
Founder and CEO of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton
2/11 — Artist Spotlight: Photographer Josef Adamu - @josefadamu
2/18 — Artist Spotlight: Artist Pea the Feary - @peathefeary
2/20 — “My Black Is Beautiful” livestream, a panel discussion featuring NaturallySheIsDope, Kennedy, Tarynn, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Minda Harts, and Ashley Akunna, streaming on @action at 6 p.m. ET.
2/25 — Artist Spotlight: Artist and Filmmaker Asaph Luccas - @asaphluccas
March
#BlackExcellence365 video series, a round-table discussion of important issues in the Black community. March’s theme is Black Girl Magic: The Importance of Black Women’s Work in the Media.
June
#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Content & Conversations Surrounding the Black LGBTQ+ community
August
#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Music in the Black Community
December
#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Mental Health in Communities of Color
Are you ready? We’re ready. Stay tuned to @action - Tumblr’s official blog for social impact, for the latest news, features, and community highlights. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
