Kat Blaque

Being an ally goes beyond voicing your support for a cause on social media. From leading with empathy, to active listening, to using your voice and position of privilege to amplify others, these creators are here to identify the actionable steps you can take today to become a better ally and uplift your community. 

 

These creators work tirelessly to entertain their fans, and yet they often bear the brunt of cyberbullying. In this panel, they’ll discuss the impact cyberbullying has on their lives and careers, how they deal with it, and the importance of building positive digital communities.

News over the past three years has given the public the hard truth of what it's like to exist while being Black. Plus, social media is further pulling back the curtain, providing more visibility than ever into these social issues. Can this increase in public awareness become a catalyst for change? These creators are coming together to have an important conversation about how this media coverage has affected the content they make — and how non-Black allies, whether they are fans or creators, can be an effective force of change in the real world.

Just like Beyoncé, we wouldn't trade these amazing creators for anybody else. In this inspirational hour, these creators will discuss what it's like being a Black woman online, the message each creator is hoping to send to their audience, and what it means to be role models to young Black youth everywhere.