February is Black History Month on Wattpad. For too long, too many Black voices have been silenced. At a time when Black people continue to be disproportionately impacted by racially-motivated violence, police brutality, and mass incarceration… at a time when white supremacy continues to create barriers to education, healthcare, and creative outlets, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge, honour, and celebrate the passion, creativity, and transformative beauty of Black storytelling.
Each week Wattpad will introduce a fresh theme and reading list, and there’s more information on the Community Happenings Page here - https://www.wattpad.com/1018280247-community-happenings-february-1-2021 - to help you discover and enjoy more great Black writers from around the world. These will include:
Black Stories Matter - Celebrating the stories created by writers of the Black diaspora across Wattpad. lived experiences from across the Wattpad platform.
Black Love - Shining a light on Black love stories in every form.
Black Girl Magic - Honouring the beauty and power of Black girls and womxn.
Black Pride - Lifting up LGBTQIA+ voices from within the Black community.”
Black storytellers have pioneered the tradition of sharing through the spoken and written word, and during Black History Month, we celebrate and honour the storytellers who, today, are continuing that tradition on Wattpad.
Want more? Please join us on the Community Happenings Page.
