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Jul 2021
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Behind the #BlackTikTokStrike

Vice
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A growing tension between TikTok and Black creators has come to a head in recent weeks with some creators making a stand. Last month, TikTok creator Erick Louis posted a dance video that sparked the beginning of the “#BlackTikTokStrike.” Creator Erick Louis sat down with VICE News Reports producer Janice Llamoca to break down the events that inspired the strike and how he sees this as a labor movement.   


This episode was reported and produced by Janice Llamoca.


VICE News Reports is hosted by Arielle Duhaime-Ross and produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, Sophie Kazis, Jen Kinney, Janice Llamoca, Julia Nutter, and Sayre Quevedo. Our senior producers are Ashley Cleek and Adizah Eghan. Our associate producers are Sam Egan and Adreanna Rodriguez. Sound Design and music composition by Steve Bone, Pran Bandi and Kyle Murdock. Our intern is Leily Rezvani.

 

Our executive producer and VP of VICE Audio is Kate Osborn. Janet Lee is senior production manager for VICE Audio. Production coordination by Steph Brown.


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