TikTok Shares Black History Month Initiatives

The company introduced the 2022 Black TikTok Trailblazers

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TikTok detailed its plans for Black History Month, which include a billboard takeover at Pendry West Hollywood, new in-application stickers, Black music playlists and live programming spotlighting Black creators.

The video creation platform will team up with iHeartRadio on live event iHeart Living Black! Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on @iheartradio.

DJ Envy will host, and the event will feature performances from Big Sean, H.E.R., Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Lizzo and Moneybagg Yo, as well as special appearances by Charlamagne, Niecy Nash, Saweetie and Angela Yee.

Throughout the month of February, TikTok will host live videos honoring Black businesses, creators, musicians and organizations and, starting Feb.

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