Blackathon Round THREE Announcement contest, changes, and challenges + a THEME! [cc]

TL;DR

Blackathon 2021 is back with a theme of "Travelers" and introduces new changes, including three teams, a vlogging challenge, movie watchalongs, and an emerging author contest.

Transcript

what up my channel? welcome back to another  video i'm jesse and you're watching... i am so so proud to announce that blackathon is  coming back for round three. round four if you   count queer blackathon that happened in june.  i started blackathon on my youtube channel in   2018 because i was frustrated with the lack of  inclusivity of black book... Read More

Key Insights

• 🖤 Blackathon was created to address the lack of representation and inclusivity of black books on BookTube.
• 🖤 The theme of "Travelers" for Blackathon 2021 aims to explore the journey and travel experiences, both physical and metaphorical, within black literature.
• 😤 Blackathon 2021 introduces new features, including three teams, movie watchalongs, an Instagram challenge, a vlogging challenge, and an emerging author contest.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why was Blackathon created?

Blackathon was created to address the lack of inclusivity of black books on BookTube and to celebrate and uplift black authors and literature.

Q: What is the theme for Blackathon 2021?

The theme for Blackathon 2021 is "Travelers," focused on making a journey or traveling to another place, whether spiritual, physical, or emotional.

Q: What are the changes introduced in Blackathon this year?

Blackathon 2021 introduces three teams: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Contemporary Literature/Nonfiction, and Thriller/Horror. There will be new activities, such as movie watchalongs, an Instagram challenge, a vlogging challenge, and an emerging author contest.

Q: Can anyone participate in Blackathon?

Yes, Blackathon is inclusive and accessible to various communities of readers. Participants can choose to participate on Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube, depending on their comfort level.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Blackathon was created to address the lack of inclusivity of black books in people's reading selections on BookTube.

• The theme for Blackathon 2021 is "Travelers," focusing on making a journey or traveling to another place, whether spiritual, physical, or emotional.

• Blackathon 2021 features three teams: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Contemporary Literature/Nonfiction, and Thriller/Horror. There will be various activities and prompts for each team, including movie watchalongs and an Instagram challenge.