By Nicole Mitchell
We shouldn’t have to say it, but let’s get one thing clear: listening to Black stories shouldn’t only be for Black History Month. Finding Black influencers to follow all year round, can be your first step.
If you scroll through your Instagram feed, do you see Black creators? Too often, it’s easy to find yourself scrolling through Instagram to realize everyone you follow looks the same. Especially if you follow a lot of popular influencers: white, skinny, and neurotypical. This series—Diversify Your Feed—was created to inspire readers to do just that. Diversify their feed.
Below is a short list of Black creators from a variety of niches. We hope that in it, you’ll find at least one influencer that you’ll love—or maybe you already follow some of them! Who are some of your fave Black content creators? Shoot us an email or DM. We’re always open to finding more diverse creators to follow.
@fannita
Fannita is a baddie with a podcast—you may know her from her TikTok. Her comedic timing is impeccable and it’s visible in her interviews with Amber Riley (a.k.a. Mercedes from Glee) and Vinnie Hacker. If you’re looking for someone to follow who will act as a virtual one-sided BFF, Fannita is your girl.
@dronme
Think of Thubten’s Instagram as a diary of sorts—filled with a collection of images and words spoken from the heart. Definitely worth the follow if you love: reviews of books, eclectic fashion, and/or art.
@okdeon
Deon is an extremely talented model and photographer living in NYC. His IG showcases all of his best photo work, plus a few personal posts here and there.
@cassidiaah
If you’d rather follow smaller micro-influencers, Cassidy’s (she/they) is a must-follow account. Most recently, they’ve been sharing their journey getting into rock climbing, but you’ll also find general lifestyle content on their page.
@the_wandering_reader
Nina is a bookstagrammer who spends her days reading and recommending spooky novels. It helps that she’s also is a librarian. If you find yourself googling, “scary books to read” often, look no further than Nina’s Instagram account.
@_publicthought
Amanda has been in the Instagram space sharing intersectional feminist content for years. She addresses topics ranging from mass shootings, her place in the queer community, and breaking down white feminism to sharing her support of Palestinian liberation and addressing other global matters.
@greengirlleah
Leah is an author of The Intersectional Environmentalist and co-creator of the organization of the same name. She’s both written and been interviewed for a variety of magazines and news sources on environmentalism. If you’re interested in environmental issues, this is one creator you need to follow.
@xiandivyne
Here, you’ll find a little bit of everything—pop culture, comedy, progressive commentary, and more. Basically, Christian posts what he wants when he wants, and people love it. He also has a Twitch channel where he streams games.
@interestedinblackbooks
The username says it all—@interestedinblackbooks is a space for Chinelo to share her thoughts and opinions on what she’s reading. Most recently, she started a bookish podcast called Girl V. Book with her friend (and fellow book lover) @creemyles.
@arguablysomaya
Somaya is a progressive Gen Z content creator on TikTok. She educates her viewers on global politics and gives her take on world happenings. While we support local journalism, it can be helpful to hear someone else’s nuanced opinions too. Especially on topics that are not always widely covered.
Nicole Mitchell (she/they) is a writer and social media manager who graduated December 2020 with a degree in strategic communication. A few of her favorite things include cuddling with cats, listening to Bon Iver, making lattes, and running her book club (even though sometimes she forgets to read the books.)
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