6 Influential Black Creators to Celebrate for Black History Month

As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we are pushing our insight on Black creators who are not only excelling in their fields as creators, but also inspiring positive change, fostering community, and encouraging innovation. These 6 influential creators represent a diverse range of industries, from fashion and beauty to education and lifestyle. Each making their own unique mark in the most powerful way possible! Let’s dive in shall we? 👀

Monique Taylor-Yee Shui – DIY, Fashion, Lifestyle

Location: Ajax, ON, CAN | Followers: 18.8K (IG)

Known for her vibrant personality and creativity, Monique Taylor-Yee Shui is a multifaceted lifestyle and DIY expert, regularly appearing on Cityline. Her DIY projects and home decor ideas are equally as inspiring as they are innovative! Off-screen, Monique thrives to balance her professional life with motherhood, through often collaborating with her husband, a skilled videographer. How cool, right? Together, they represent a unique family that brings passion and joy into everything they do. 

Shoshana Rose – Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Location: Toronto, ON, CAN | Followers: 49.6K (IG), 30.8K (TT), 50.1K (YT)

Shoshana is a Toronto based creator whose work primarily focuses on beauty, culture, & lifestyle. With Shoshana’s strong commitment to representation and authenticity, she partners with brands that really reflect her values. Shoshana’s storytelling within her content creates a unique space for self-expression and empowers her diverse community to embrace their own unique journeys. Whether she’s sharing beauty tips or even cultural insights, her content speaks to her audience on an extremely deep level.

Taylor Lindsay-Noel – Education, Lifestyle, Travel

Location: Toronto, ON, CAN | Followers: 84.6K (IG), 154.5K (TT)

A former Canadian National Gymnast and Olympic hopeful, Taylor Lindsay-Noel’s life changed dramatically after a devastating fall left her paralyzed. Now a fiercely strong advocate for disability rights and accessibility, Taylor has used her platform to provide really valuable and honest content within areas such as travel, lifestyle, and accessibility. Her personal journey has touched the hearts of so many, offering both inspiration & practical advice on how to navigate the world with the biggest bundle of confidence.

Tyrone Edwards – Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports

Location: Toronto, ON, CAN | Followers: 82.9K (Instagram)

Tyrone Edwards is a television broadcaster and entrepreneur best known for his work as the anchor of ETALK. He has strongly built a diverse career that spans in width from founding the amazing community blog 1LoveTO to hosting major events like the Golden Globes and iHeartRadio MMVAs. YES, the Golden Globes.. How amazing is that? Beyond his professional success, Tyrone is quite the advocate for the importance of family and fatherhood, proudly embracing his role as a “girl dad” to his daughter, Life.

Vanessa Béland – Family, Food, Lifestyle

Location: Montréal, QC, CAN | Followers: 24.7K (IG)

Vanessa Béland brings a cheerful & authentic vibe to her content, sharing her simplistic pleasures in life. From renovation projects to family moments and favorite books, Vanessa’s bright, pink-filled world resonates with her followers immensely! Vanessa’s relatable nature shines right through in her casual coffee chats and weekend roundups, making her one of the most loved lifestyle creators!

Zahra Hassan – Education, Fashion, Lifestyle

Location: Toronto, ON, CAN | Followers: 220.7K (IG), 148K (TT)

Zahra Hassan is a passionate educator who shares her daily life as a teacher with a focus on both fashion & humor. Through her platform, Zahra provides a huge mix of relatable teacher content, fashion inspiration, and even personal insights. She also uses her fantastic influence to highlight important community initiatives like Smile for Sache and Fikia Dada Rescue Centre, making a very positive impact both in and outside of the classroom. Rockstar alert!

From DIY magic to strong flows of advocacy, the above incredible Black creators highlighted, are proving that huge passion, creativity, and authenticity make the world a better, more vibrant place. Whether they’re turning their homes into havens, sharing their personal journeys, or inspiring others to embrace their true selves, each one of these creators is leaving their personal mark on the world.

As we celebrate Black History Month in February, let’s take a moment to appreciate the diversity and depth of the Black community’s contributions, not just in February, but all year round! So, go ahead, follow, support, and get inspired by these amazing creators. Who knows? You might just find your next favorite content creator to follow!

Keep shining, creators! We see you and we love you all! 🚀

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