100 Black Creators You Should Be Following Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve taken this time to educate ourselves, and learn about Black business owners, creatives, influencers, and the like, to better further our knowledge as a Marketing Agency, and through this, we’ve composed a list of 100 Black Creators You Should Be Following. Whether it’s the stories that you’ve heard personally or the ones that have taken over the headlines, the precedence on social media, or even the news stories — these experiences within the Black community have weighed heavily on us.
We recognize that one of the best ways to support the Black community right now is to use our platform as a catalyst to elevate Black voices and give room, especially on a platform like Instagram. Black-owned businesses, artists, bloggers, and influencers have been trailblazing the promotion of diversity, racial injustice, and body-positivity and now, more than ever, their feeds need to be spotlighted.
These 100+ creators are just the tip of the iceberg, there are countless more taking over our feeds and we acknowledge them all! Follow them, like and engage with their content, collaborate with them, share their work, hire them for upcoming campaigns, and continue to support them.
Donté Colley – @donte.colley
A Dancer, creative, and Content Creator from Toronto. He continues to lead with his platform focusing on positivity, love & light, and most importantly being genuine!
Medge Beauvoir-Yellowlees – @myvoguishdiaries
A beautiful young mother living in Toronto, focusing on fashion beauty and lifestyle! Covering all of these topics and more on her blog-website, myvoguishdiaries.com
Meaux – @bymeaux
Known for being a fellow Torontonian, she is a Cityline Crafts & DIY expert with a little food, fashion & family mixed in!
Shannae Ingleton Smith – @torontoshay
A fashionista and Mother, owner of the boutique influencer agency Kensington Grey Agency Inc . and also co-owner of The Glow Up.
Tracy Moore – @thetracymoore
Canadian Television Host, Media Personality, and Entrepreneur. Co-Founder Tracy Moore Designed by Freda’s exclusively @shoptsc.
Colleen – @hersocialgrooveandbaby
Toronto Mom blogger and Content Creator, Momager of @herhairischarlotte , she focuses on all things motherhood, marriage, etc!
Kathleen Newman-Bremang – @kathleennb
An amazing Toronto content-extraordinaire, Senior Writer @refinery29 Canada, Contributor for @laineygossip , and TV Producer with such Canadian programmings like @cravecanada , @thesocialctv , and @muchofficial .
Avery Francis – @averyfrancis
Businesswoman, HR & Talent Advisory for startups and owner of Bloom and Sunday Showers .
Alexandra Nikolajev – @lexniko
Creative, Podcast owner @onelastthingpod , and Creator Manager at Pinterest.com
Marci Ien – @marci.ien
Candian Broadcast Journalist, @unicefcanada Ambassador, Special Advocate-UNdaunted Campaign and, co-founder, @ienleeinc .
Stephanie Henry – @henrylstephanie
Usually repping her hometown of Brampton, ON, she is a @bttoronto Traffic Reporter, @680NEWS & @citynewstoronto Reporter, @senecacollege & @yorkuniversity Alumni.
Kayla Grey – @kayla_grey
A Mom, and a Canadian Sports Anchor, Reporter at @tsn_official Canada, Host of SPORTS AM by TSN on @quibi , she also runs a website, www.kaylagrey.com.
Tyrone Rex Edwards – @mr1loveto
An @etalkctv Reporter and TV Host for programs like, DNA Dinners, Celebrity Style Story, E! News “IT LIST”
Monica Awe-Etuk – @awedbymoni
A YYZ’er living in the ATL. Her content focuses on fashion, home, and lifestyle! She also runs her website, blog and online store, awedbymonica.com
Jessica Rowe – @jay_rowe
Model, Creative, Photographer @jayrowemedia , M&P Art Director at Veritas Communications .
Kayla-Marie Williams – @kaylamarieto
A Reporter/Host for @cp24breakingnews in Toronto, mother of two cute pups, and an Alpha Kappa Alpha alumni.
Alicia H – @simplilicia
Social Media Strategist and Stylist, her account focuses on lifestyle, beauty, and food! Owner of @sbysimm and @luhtheseries .
Pauleanna Reid – @pauleannareid
A Celebrity Ghostwriter splitting her time between, YYZ, NY, and LA, she’s a Senior Contributor @forbes @businessinsider and the Dir. Business Development @kensingtongrey .
Nasteha & Nuni Yusef – @theyusefs
Sisters. From #refugees to #entrepreneurs, Owners of @themillennialsuite , having been featured in publications such as @whowhatwear @instylemagazine @essence and @lafemmemag .
Vivian Kaye – @itsviviankaye
Founder & CEO of @kinkycurlyyaki , Business Empowerment Coach, and @shopify Expert.
Catriona – @cocoandcowe
A creative type, and a Mother! Own of Coco Con and Halo & Co .
Dee – @mizssdee
Visual Storyteller, and creative, Owner of Yourz Truly .
Ashley Bloomfield – @ashleyymarie.ca
Wife, mother, lifestyle blogger, and content creator! She runs her website, ashleybloomfield.com
Matt R Edwards – @mattredwards
A Toronto men’s lifestyle and fashion Content Creator, with a style that’s sure to please!
@mpx__
A Toronto Content Creator, Model, and creative. His content is focused on fashion & street style!
Sadiq Desh – @sadiqdesh
A Content Creator, Photographer @diqqyy , and a Model with @elitetoronto !
@almostguilty
A Visual Artist, almostguilty.com , and Content Creator in Toronto, he has worked with brands like Nike & Jordan.
Rocky – @mr.rockyl
A stylish Dad focused on menswear and lifestyle around Toronto!
Amilli – @amillionminds
A creative & Photographer in Toronto, amillionminds.ca
Samantha Clarke – @samanthaclarke
Lawyer turned Photographer, splitting her time between Toronto and Atlanta, samantha-clarke.com
Brenda Danso – @bdinteriordesign
Founder of BD Interior Design featured with Property Brothers Casaza.
Draco Dez – @draco.dez
A YouTuber and Content Creator repped by @dulcedotalents .
Alma Rex-Ezonfade – @thealmachronicle
An IT Professional living in Toronto, her content focuses on style, lifestyle, and travel.
Sasha Exeter – @sashaexeter
A Mother, Media Personality, Content Creator, and Blogger, her content focuses on beauty, lifestyle, fitness, health, and wellness!
Lily Yange – @lilyyange
Mom, Creator, Dreamer, and Model! She’s been featured in, @vogueitalia , @sephoracanada , @ellequebec , @instylemagazine , and @zhurimag !
Catherine Addai – @thecatherineaddai
Mother, Wife, Businesswoman. Founder of @kaelakayonline @thekaelakayboutique , 2019 Women’s Wear Designer of The Year
LaToya Forever – @latoyaforever
Mom of 3, YouTuber (with 1.4 million subscribers) & Content Creator – living the lifestyle she loves!
Amanda Parris – @amanda_parris
TV/Radio Host for @cbcarts & @cbc_music , Columnist for Black Light, Writer for page, stage & screen – Author of Other Side of the Game – available in bookstores now!
Traci Melchor – @tracimelchor
Entertainment Reporter and Media Personality for Canadian Television, @etalkctv , and soon to be @canadasdragrace
Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde – @wondagurl
A Canadian Record Producer and Songwriter, has worked with several prominent artists in the music industry, including Mariah Carey, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, etc!
Phylicia George – @phyliciageorge
An Activist, Content Creator, and Canadian track and field athlete and a bobsledder, who is a part of the Olympic Team Canada.
Grace Mahary – @gracemahary
Model, Philanthropist, Certified Sommelier, and a Businesswoman, @chulitavenice
Juju Milay – @jujumil
Model & Photographer, Founder of @colourthetrails @shesaidwhatshesaid_official
Maria Jose – @aglimpseofmaria
Content Creator, Model, and Writer, also featured in @esscence and @thevancouversun
LaTrice Williams-Barrett – @latricewrealty
Wife, Mother, and Realtor. Lifestyle Realtor ® CNE ® in YYZ.
Ruth B – @itsruthb
Juno Award Nominated, Canadian Singer and Songwriter.
Anita Aloys – @auneetuh
Fashion, lifestyle, and travel. A Pinterest Queen with 3.9 million, and Owner of @thelotuspure .
Shay Lia – @shayliasphere
Singer and Songwriter, best known for her collaborations with Kaytranada
Karly Polkosnik – @yourgirlkarly
A Businesswoman & body-positive Model, Founder of @shopconfidenceclub , Host of the @heybitchespodcast , not to mention she’s big on @TikTok (with 198k+)
Tika Simone – @tikathecreator
Multi-Disciplinary, Singer/Songwriter, Film Composer, Actress, and DJ/Producer.
Bria Jones – @heybriajones
A Model and Content Creator, featured by @esscence , @yahoolifestyle , @nylongmag , and @whowhatwear
Rudy Ray – @rudyrayontrumpet
Actor, Self Made on @netflix , and Trumpet Player for @wutangclan
Trey Richards – @treyrichards
Style guy and Businessman, @4ye , @PaidInFilm , @RandomOrderShow , @4YEMedia
Karena Evans – @karenaevans
A Canadian Storyteller, Music Video Director, Producer, and Actress.
Ajani Charles – @ajaniphoto
Toronto-based professional Photographer, Director, Producer, mental health advocate, @camhnews , @op.pfc , @calm , @thrive .
Reese Evans – @yessupply
Money and mindset, an Abundance Coach, and Entrepreneur, yessupply.co
Kiana Eastmond – @rookz
CEO of @sandboxstudios Recording Studios, 5X Award-Winning Entrepreneur, executed over 100+ #CreateFate Speaking Engagements @icreatefate , and Music Executive.
Christian Thompson – @christianconfidential
A multi-talented Content Creator, Model, and Men’s Style Expert, he also runs christianconfidential.com
Hannah Fallis Bronfman – @hannahbronfman
DJ & Founder of @HBFIT , and Global @adidas Ambassador. Her content focuses on healthy living, lifestyle, and fashion!
Sandra Morgan Downie – @sandramorganliving
Business Owner & Esthetician @amendabeauty , featured on @rachaelrayshow , and @essence
Kevin Curry – @fitmencook
Chef, foodie, and Media Personality, Owner of @thefitcook .
Rickey Thompson – @rickeythompson
Media Personality, Influencer, YouTuber, fashion-ICON, and Model.
Marquelle Turner – @marquelleturner
Men’s Style Content Creator, creative, and traveler, Director of @thenewstereotype
Kayla Lashae – @akaydoll
Influencer, YouTuber, Entrepreneur, her content is focused on lifestyle & fitness.
Taveeta Szymanowicz – @taveeta
Canadian Model & Actress on @daremetv
Kira – @kirathelight
Sharing and inspiring with her curly hair journey, @KiraKurls , and showcasing her spiritual path on @TheRealmOfKi
Karen Civil – @karencivil
Harvard Business Alumni, CEO of @LiveCivil and @AlwaysCivil and Founder of @livecivilfoundation
Alexander Gowon – @alexgowon
Model, Artist, and Designer, @goonbyalex
Shakari Linder – @trakgirl
Music Producer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur.
Chizi Duru – @chiziduru
Model, fashionista, Influencer, and YouTuber. Her content focuses on lifestyle, travel, and beauty!
Opal – @opalbyopal
An NYC Blogger & Stylist! A vegan-Leo Queen and Model, here content focuses on fashion, lifestyle, and beauty.
Tiffany M. Battle – @tiffanymbattle
Always strutting her stuff, and werking! Queen & Style-fiend and Entrepreneur.
Bethany – @twentysomethingplus
A Boston-city Blogger and Influencer, her content focuses on fashion, lifestyle, and food, @tspnoms
Tania Cascilla – @darling_tee
CoFounder of @theglowupinc , featured in, @instylemagazine @forbes @elleusa @whowhatwear , and runs her website darlingtee.com
Monroe Steele – @monroesteele
Fashion Blogger & YouTuber in NYC, Editor & Chief of @steele.magazine
Danielle Gray – @stylenbeautydoc
Beauty Expert, Makeup & Fashion Lover, Owner of thestyleandbeautydoctor.com
Janelle Marie Lloyd – @waityouneedthis
An NYC Content Creator and Style lover, she’s focused on helping girls get the fashion look, with her website,waityouneedthis.com
Kela Walker – @kelawalker
Media Maven and Host, Style Influencer, 7 x Emmy Nominated, and a LifeStyle Authority.
Whitney Madueke – @whitneymadueke
Influencer, Model & Content Creator. Creative Entrepreneur, Owner of @whitneymaduekeshop @whitneymillustrations @whitinfluence @mylifesofarpodcast.
Destiny Joseph – @isthisfate
Content Creator, Model & Influencer.
Kiitan A – @kiitana
Model, YouTuber & Bussiness Woman – Founder of @atarahavenue , her content focuses on beauty, travel, fashion, and lifestyle.
Shan Boodram – @shanboody
Model, Influencer & Content Creator. Sexology and Psychology – Certified Intimacy Educator who teaches ppl to be more competent & confident, @thegameofdesire
Jackie Aina – @jackieaina
Beauty YouTuber, Influencer, Model, and Content Creator. She has partnered with some of the largest beauty brands, Anastasia Beverly Hills, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Too Faced, Sephora, and Sigma Beauty.
Alissa Ashley – @alissa.ashley
Influencer, Model and Photographer, @byalissaashley
Arnell Armon – @arnell.armon
YouTuber and Influencer, her content focuses on beauty, hair, fashion, and lifestyle!
Josh Swan – @joshswan_
Fitness guru and Content Creator, he is a Sports Performance Enhancement & Strength Coach in Atlanta, his content focuses on health and fitness!
Allen Swan – @allenswan
Content Creator, Personal Trainer at OneLife Fitness Holly Springs, and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
Najee Richardson – @the.flying.phoenix
Content Creator and Actor, American Ninja Warrior Athlete, and World Record Holder.
Chrissy Rutherford – @chrissyford
Living life through fashion. Content Creator, Brand Consultant, mental health advocate, and Contributor at @harpersbazaarus
Parker Kit Hill – @parkerkithill
Dancer, Content Creator and Model with @imgmodels
Courtney Quinn – @colormecourtney
Colour Queen. Fashion, art, and rainbows! Influencer and Content Creator in NYC.
Deondrick Hinton – @okdeon
Photographer @blondecaptured , Content Creator, and Model.
Tosha Eason – @tosha_eason
Fashionista and Businesswoman, Founder & Creative Director of MARTÍN SAMUEL @martinsamuelofficial .
Tyler Jackson – @tylerjxckson
Model and Content Creator living in New York City.
Yves Mathieu – @the_yvesdropper
Activist, Musician, Model, and an active Volunteer.
Samia Hamps – @samiahamps
Influencer and Model, her content focuses on fashion and lifestyle, and art!
SouKeyna Diouf – @soukeyna
Model, Healthcare Advocate, Howard Alumni, and UN Global Health Champion.
Aysha Sow – @aysha.sow
A Beauty Blogger & Model in NYC.
Tennille Murphy – @thetennillelife_
White-hair-don’t-care, her content focuses on effortless sustainable living. A Celebrity Flight Attendant, Interior Designer, and Self-Care Guru.
Marche Robinson – @marcherobinson
Attorney in North Carolina, her content focuses on style, beauty & travel. Featured in, @instylemagazine @essence @elleusa @ebonymagazine
Mannie – @whoaa__mugg
Fashion & Lifestyle. Owner of @thenaturalm
We hope you enjoyed this list of 100+ Black creators. We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts and who you love to follow! We will continue to listen and learn about all of the incredible BIPOC creators in North America and beyond. We are looking forward to continuing to work with and celebrating BIPOC creators and amplifying these voices in the Influencer Marketing industry.
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