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GDQ - Black in a Flash

@blackinaflash.bsky.social

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Black in a Flash is a GDQ community for Black runners of all levels to meet in their speedrunning journey while showcasing and raising money for charity! For more information at https://gdq.gg/baf NEXT EVENT: Speeding Through the Holidays, Dec 27-28

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 14h

We're down to the wire, and remember-we want your speedruns, your challenge runs, your bingo boards, all of it!

Let's have some fun this holiday (and Kwanzaa) season!

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 20h

Submissions for Speeding through the Holidays close TONIGHT!!

gdq.gg/submit

#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning @blackinaflash.bsky.social

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 14h

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT 😭

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 9d

big if true

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 9d

It's October 1st, so you know the vibes (the vibes are in spoopy shambles 😬):

an image of all GDQ mascots 'zombified' for the Halloween season.

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 10d

We've seen a lot of cool things coming out of BaF on Sonic Racing Crossworlds, but we got curious.....

Who does Joy main in Crossworlds, and you CANNOT say Jet no that is wrong! 😡

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 22d

you can yell at me its fine

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 22d

we are so back

to Black

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 22d

We're welcoming back Back to Black, Feb. 5-8, 2026!!!

Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!

Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf

#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 29d

we'd love to have you! We have a space curated for exactly this for Black speedrunners of all levels, from beginner to veteran!

Violet Arrows @violetarrows.bsky.social · 29d

Anybody in #blackskygamers or #blerdsky into speedrunning for charity?

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · 29d

y'all got any of those Black speedruns

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 29d

@blackinaflash.bsky.social is BACK with a holiday special!!

Join us for Speeding through the Holidays coming Dec. 27th-28th!! 🎄

Be on the lookout for submissions opening on Sept. 22nd

#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 4

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 4

omg thank u

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 4

please the leads are messy they will lose it! 😭

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 4

psst, hey friends

can you do me a favor and save these BaF event dates somewhere safe? Thanks! 😘

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 3

New bestie just dropped 🥰

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Sep 3

Say hello to our GDQueer mascot, Byte!! 🥰🏳️‍🌈

Byte is a goofy ahhh cybernetic stegosaur who loves to stay up late for Awful/Silly block!!

#GDQueer

GDQueer mascot reveal of Byte the cybernetic stegosaur

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Frame Fatales @framefatales.com · Sep 1

#FLAMEFATALES 2025 STARTS THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!

💛🔥💛🔥💛🔥💛🔥💛🔥

Faith in front of a jungle background holding a sign that says #FlameFatales 2025

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Aug 31

Is that @peassmb.bsky.social & @thepresidentnoir.com we see on the schedule? CONGRATS to these sensational BaF talents getting slotted in!

As always GOOD LUCK to all runners, get that practice in, we all know you're going to kill it!

(also make sure you unlock that bonus run chat, its a treat!)

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Aug 29

Our #TwitchCon schedule is out now!!! 🎉

Congratulations to all of our runners and thank you to everyone who submitted a run this year!!!

gamesdonequick.com/schedule/60

pink background with text and Velocity raising a fist

text reads:
Twitchcon
Schedule out now!!

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Aug 31

It's true

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Aug 29

me when my friend speedruns

#PAXWest

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Aug 28

very excited for the queer kiddos getting their event after so long, and looking forward to what the Black queer runners put on (yall getting in there RIGHT)!

GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Aug 28

you heard them team-there is a NEW EVENT ON THE HORIZON!

Let's pull up and support (AND SUBMIT TO) the GDQueer event, supporting @lambdalegal.org ! GO GO GO

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Aug 28

Run submissions for GDQueer are open!! 🏳️‍🌈

Note that you must join the GDQueer Discord first to submit a run!
discord.gg/9dfREvMg4V

*Submissions close Sept. 14, 11:59PM ET
*Volunteer apps open Sept. 4
*GDQueer takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 2

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Jul 25

Take me back right now 😭

#SGDQ2025

Blue Prince crowd shot from behind the crowd

bryonato and bobbeigh hugging each other

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Jul 15

A rare sight to behold indeed: Bobbeigh is LIVE! Head over to his channel to get some of the coolest content on Twitch and get to know your newest GDQ Prizes member! 💜💛🖤🤍

bobby @bobbeigh.is.tall.fyi · Jul 15

It's a BOBBEIGH stream???
For the one time before I start back up at work again. 😅

I'd love to talk about #SGDQ2025 and speedrun some Castlevania for y'all!
We might also have some unlockables as a reward for your support!

Come through, new friends— I'd love to meet you!
Twitch.tv/bobbeigh

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Jul 13

This sounds like a job for LLK

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · Jul 13

🏁TIME🏁#SGDQ2025 has raised a total amount of $2,436,614 for @doctorswithoutborders.org!!

Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support. 💙

See you at #AGDQ2026!!!

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GDQ - Black in a Flash @blackinaflash.bsky.social · Jul 13

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