TikTok Hosts #MakeBlackHistory Summit for Black Creators

The event included Tyra Banks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Cannon and Terry Crews

TikTok hosted its first ever #MakeBlackHistory Summit for black creators in Los Angeles this past weekend.

Over 100 black creators attended the two-day event, which included discussions with celebrities and industry executives on the importance of cultural content creation, as well as working sessions focused on career development and personal branding.

TikTok U.S. director of creator community Kudzi Chikumbu shared highlights from the event in a blog post.

Supermodel, businesswoman and entrepreneur Tyra Banks spoke at the kickoff dinner about fostering an environment that encourages inclusivity and allows users to feel comfortable creating and, ultimately, sharing their authentic selves.

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Creator Drea Okeke interviewed actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross about how she built her successful personal brand by being true to herself, with Ross saying, “I’ve tried to be other people for so long, but I realized that I do me best.”

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Actor, musician, business executive and television show host Nick Cannon discussed how hard work and...

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