Black History Month 2026: Celebrating 5 Years of #BlackTikTok

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating five years of #BlackTikTok: a community-driven space where creativity, culture and storytelling thrive. #BlackTikTok continues to empower creators and entrepreneurs who shape global trends, spark innovation and drive meaningful impact.#BlackTikTok creators continue to spark global trends, redefine digital storytelling and build communities worldwide. To help foster connections, over the past five years TikTok has hosted virtual and in-person events, educational webinars and engagement sessions, equipping creators with tools to monetize and insights to thrive in the creator economy. Use of the hashtag has grown as well — since 2020, the volume of unique content published using the tag #BlackTikTok has grown by 11×, representing an array of verticals including fashion, entertainment, sports, learning, food and more.#BlackTikTok Creator SpotlightThis month we’re spotlighting creators who inspire audiences everywhere through their content — highlighting the creativity and authenticity that define #BlackTikTok:@bethanyxking (Toronto, ON) — Bethany King is a Toronto-based realtor and entrepreneur who built a community by using her platform to break down the housing market and call out systemic barriers in real estate. She launched King Realty Co., a Black, woman-led Toronto brokerage, with a mission centred on representation, equity and building generational wealth. @bethanyxking The other night my heart was so full. 🤍 Seeing this room come alive — with people I respect, work with, and call friends — reminded me why I started. What began as a vision turned into a space where community, growth, and leadership can thrive. King Realty Co. is officially open, and I couldn’t be more proud. Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and believed. This moment meant everything. ✨👑 @kingrealtyco #KingRealtyCo #Grateful #NewBeginnings #RealEstateLeadership ♬ original sound - Bethany King ✨Broker of Record @levixmbwata (Montréal, QC) — Levi M. Bwata is a men's fashion creator making bilingual content that blends effortless styling with modern menswear. Through visually driven posts, he mixes classic silhouettes with contemporary trends, offering approachable outfit inspiration to a broad audience. @levixmbwata airport fit check : comfortable #fyp #fitcheck #airportfit #outfitinspo #ootd ♬ 4 Raws - EsDeeKid @mofercoffee (Toronto, ON) — Founded by Ethiopian-Canadian entrepreneur Milkyas Tefera, Mofer Coffee brings the birthplace of coffee to Toronto. From sourcing single-origin beans directly from Ethiopia to roasting them in-store, the brand has built a loyal community on TikTok around Ethiopian coffee culture, now operating in over seven locations across Toronto. @mofercoffee #MoferCoffee #birthplaceofcoffee @M I L K Y A S ☕️ @Mofercoffee🇺🇸 U.S.A ♬ original sound - ልኑር እንዳመሌ💚💛❤️ @simonecsaunders (Calgary, AB) — Simone Saunders is a Calgary-based therapist whose mental health education videos helped build a trusted online community, particularly among Black communities and people of colour. Her TikTok presence directly led to the creation of The Cognitive Corner, a Calgary-based practice that cultivates a nurturing environment that celebrates the uniqueness of individual experiences, with a team that's "reflective of the rich diversity in society". Her journey highlights how the platform can transform accessible education into real-world, community-driven care. @simonecsaunders #therapytiktok #traumatok #emdrtherapy #somatictherapy ♬ оригинальный звук - 𝗟♡𝗦𝗞 | 𝗡𝗜-𝗞𝗜 @thatlocalgirlinc (Toronto, ON) — Founded by Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur Rofiat Olusanya, That Local Girl is a culture-first grocery store built as a love letter to home. After moving from Nigeria, she filled the gap big-box grocers couldn’t — building a TikTok community around food, identity and culture. In December 2025, she launched her e-commerce site, turning cultural connections into a fast-growing Black-owned business. @thatlocalgirlinc We are starting this year with something real. Why Agege bread? Because before recipes, there is history. What did YOU eat yours with growing up? #agegebread #thatlocalgirl #africanstoresindiaspora #foodhistory #africanstoreintoronto ♬ original sound - ThatlocalgirlInc Celebrating #BlackTikTokWe're excited to celebrate #BlackTikTok creators and businesses who continue to inspire all year long. Be sure to follow @TikTokCreators to learn more about the community and discover creators driving impactful trends.