#bhm challenge

[creatingblackcharacters]

CBC Black History Month Challenge!

It would make me fulfilled to know that 1) we've actually been listening to what I teach here, and 2) that we care about and celebrate the presence of Black characters, Black creators, and Black fans! So, in honor of Black History Month (US), here is my challenge to you- and yes, everyone can participate!

Part #1:

Create something!

If you're an artist, you can draw a Black character (Fan, OC, Black Edit). Writers, write a blurb! If you make GIFs, make a GIFset; if you crochet, I'm sure there's somebody Black that crochets worth honoring! You're creators- get creative!

Here's the thing: I want these pieces to be happy. Happy, joyful, triumphant, powerful, victorious, loving... SOMETHING POSITIVE!

Find quotes of famous Black people to use as inspiration, if you'd like (no, they don't have to be American. Black people exist worldwide!) That'd be really nice, even!

Part #2:

Tag your friends!

There is an unfortunate social fear of sharing things relating to Blackness on this site. At least for a little while, I'd like to see some boldness, some bravery. We all deserve to be appreciated out loud. It doesn't have to be much- just a "hey, this was fun, I'm tagging such and such if they want to participate!" No pressure, but no need to coddle, either.

Keep in mind, none of this has to be complex, but it DOES have to take some active thought! You could draw a lovingly done 5th grade stick figure, and I'd value it far more than a Michelangelo-level racist piece. I want you to take what you've learned here into consideration as you craft your work. Take the time to respect your creation! Recognize how you put so much thought into this, and how it feels to have created something with such care (and then note how frustrating it would be to see something done with no effort at all!)

Just tag the page for me to see it; I'm excited to see what we come up with!

[kiirodora]

My piece for @creatingblackcharacters' Black History Month Challenge! This is Barbara, a character from a story idea I'm still working on. She's the daughter of the town's baker, and has an undying passion for baking herself. I wanted to reflect her beaming joy upon finally getting a cupcake right, after countless attempts. My message to my Black viewers: Whatever you are dreaming of, as long as you keep chasing it, you WILL get there! I filled up the background behind Barbara with doodles of her various failures to emphasize nothing has to be perfect first try. You can always try again, and every time you stand back up, you'll have more knowledge to achieve what you want! Oh, also! While searching for inspiration for this piece, I came across this blog post written by Chef Carla Briggs, the owner of Viola's Heritage Breads in New Orleands. I learned a lot about how much Black people contributed to the food industry from that read. Norbert Rilleux singlehandedly revolutionized sugar processing-- that's chemical engineering in 19th century! Here I'll be tagging some of my friends. I am terribly sorry to post this late into the month so it leaves very little time to contribute, but if you could that'd be awesome! @feluka @talasem @onedumbazz Finally, I'll put here the initial sketches I made for Barbara's attire and hairstyle in this piece:

And one more sketch showing Barbara's father Helios eating one of her failed attempts with glee (it's still cake, after all!)

[onedumbazz]

my submission for @creatingblackcharacters' CBC Black History Month Challenge [sorry for dropping this late]

Jessabelle is a gall that likes the simple life, and enjoys crocheting, fashion, strawberry picking and spending an unholy amount of hours in mmos or stardew valley.

this was the og doodles of her

My message to Black viewers: you lot are like stars, forever shining valiantly even in the darkest hours. all of you are strong and beautiful and don't ever let others tell you othewise

Black Creators: all of the ones i'll list are on youtube

T9 [also on twitch]: a great lad to watch play games in the horror genre and gives out good critique/reviews of games

Definitely Bored Oranges: cool lad that covers dramas and do good reviews also

KaypeaCreations: a wonderful gal that makes the cutest poseable dolls and others out there

3KageSummit: i've only recently started following them but they did a great and interesting video about racism in anime

GoldFro.: Also another creator i've started to follow recently but he did an amazing video on the Ugliest Trope in Modern Horror

tags(hope yall are alright with being tagged): @goonsgospel @selfindulgentfandomstuff @champyisthere

[novae-viking]

"It was as if Sparrowhawk had called him Prince Arren; son of Myth"

I got finished reading the farthest shore recently and now im really sad that i wont ever get to read it for the first time again.

So i made some art of Arren/ Lebannen for @creatingblackcharacters black history month challenge, i absoloutely adored his character arc throughout the story and how much care and attention was put into his relationship with Sparrowhawk. Like 😢they care baout eachother

I also made this reference sheet of his appearance throughout the story which also breaks down some of the thoughts i had when designing him cause we dont get a lot of details.

All in all: the farthest shore is an amazing coming of age epic about death, immortality, dragons, love, and devotion.

Feel free to participate but no pressure :]

@owlheartt @spudcat @spirirsstuff @chasani @parsnip-p @quinndelightful @coldgoldlazarus @lunex-the-cat

[blubrown9637]

fuck it swerve gets a black gf because I said so! her names Diana by the way.

[godzilla-reads]

Black History Month 2019 Book Challenge

With February coming up, here are some prompts for each day in to try out this Black History Month Challenge. Most of the questions are book based, but there’s more. If you do this, please tag me! 

Black Male Author

Black Female Author

Black Male Poet

Black Female Poet

Book That Gave You A Revelation on Race

Black Biography/Memoir

Black Civil Rights Leader

Black Historical Figure

Black Marvel Hero/Heroine

Black DC Hero/Heroine

Black Comic Book Character

Comic Series with Black Author/Lead

Black Fantasy Novel

Black YA Novel

Social Movement

Last Book You Read By A Black Author

Black Musician

Favorite Quote 

Favorite Book Cover

Black Children’s Book

Black Young Readers Book

Black Classic Novel

Black Classic Author

Black Scientist

Black Female Leader

Black LGBTQ Figure/Author

Black Poem

Favorite Book

[creatingblackcharacters]

Actually, I'll check it now just in case;

A kind but firm note for the CBC BHM Challenge- while I do love to see your Black OCs, keep in mind that the challenge isn't just about "promoting your Black characters". Not only can you do that at any point on my page, but that's not the point of the challenge.

Keep in mind that it's not about you! It's to openly celebrate the Black presence in media and in your spaces!

The only part that should center around you is the time you take to reflect as you create, and to show Black fans and creatives that yes, you value them and their image while you use it. This is supposed to be a creation of love and respect for others!

Make sure we're checking our intent as we create! I mean this, from my heart! And as always, support Black creatives!

[blubrown9637]

"Law enforcer Gala!"

Gala's all grown up and ready for work! Her personailty is still the same, but she's a little more stern now. Gala's work mostly consist of traffic work mainly because Ultra magnus assigns her those. (because he's overprotective)

Also her hair's not shaved it's combed over, and still the same link.