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Our Mission is to connect, educate, and empower black talent in the worldwide gaming ecosystem by striving to achieve significant increases in black representation. Our Vision is to inspire a world where every individual has equity in the gaming industry.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Nov 26

Stay plugged into the latest in our BIG community with our most recent newsletter—subscribe now! 🌟 #BlackInGaming #blacksky 8644577.hs-sites.com/gratitude

🦃 Gratitude, Opportunities, and Giving Back with BIG! 🌟

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · May 13

The Big Byte Game Jam is starting in 18 days! Join us and @blackingaming.bsky.social for a 4-week jam focused on *hint* "connecting things" and Okra Stew! Jam with like-minded game creators to create games that celebrate culture.

Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...

BiG Byte Game Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-06-01 to 2025-07-05 hosted by Black In Gaming & Melanated Game Kitchen. The Big Byte Jam is an annual game jam where creators make unique interactive experiences using a theme…

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · May 19

Here's your reminder! The Big Byte Game Jam starts in 13 days! We're collaborating with @blackingaming.bsky.social to create a 4-week game jam focused on "connections" and Okra Stew!

Want to be part of something great? Sign up here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...

BiG Byte Game Jam 2025

A game jam from 2025-06-01 to 2025-07-05 hosted by Black In Gaming & Melanated Game Kitchen. About This Jam The Big Byte Game Jam is an annual game jam where creators make unique interactive…

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Owlchemy Labs @owlchemylabs.com · May 30

We're proud to sponsor Big Byte Game Jam 2025.

From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.

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Jordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · Jun 11

I was honored to receive the Media Excellence prize at the Black in Gaming Awards earlier this year, and the trophy just arrived. Loving this tribute to Jerry Lawson’s pioneering cartridge tech @blackingaming.bsky.social

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

@BlackinGaming is thrilled to highlight Star this month. If you would like to share your Doin It BIG story to highlight why #representationmatters, fill out our Doin' It BIG form, available here:

Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

As a neurodiverse person of color, Star didn't always feel comfortable in their own skin, but now is part of vibrant communities that bring out their best.

Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

Star understands that big decisions are easier to make with the right council backing them even while trusting one's own intuition.

Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

This month, we're highlighting @Star Victoria Power, a freelance musician who has created music for many popular IPs, including Steven Universe. You might have heard some of Star's music on Cartoon Network.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · May 7

It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen!
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Apr 11

Excited to be a Community Partner for Day Zero Games: Solarpunk Jam, hosted by Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions, Anima Interactive, & Cinereach! This jam explores a sustainable future inspired by the Solarpunk movement. Grand prize is $10,000! Join the Discord for updates: discord.gg/Rv2JnWxDv

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Connor 🤸🏽‍♂️🌋 Gamedev x VJ @quantumconnor.bsky.social · Apr 4

Delighted to finally announce the teaser trailer I made for Omnivores Rule! My most recent solo #gamedev project 🪐 #indie

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Mar 17

Don’t forget to register here! partiful.com/e/FyA3qUJIAE...

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BLACK FEST 2025 IS HERE 🚀 A16z Cultural Leadership Fund, BCGA, Gameheads & Black in Gaming are bringing Black Fest to GDC 2025. Black Fest is more than an event—it’s a movement. A full day of progra...

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Clay Xavier @clayxavier.bsky.social · Mar 10

Happy to announce that I'll be at GDC this year with @fivemics.bsky.social! We'll be doing a demo on Tuesday during "Black Fest @ GDC" held by @blackingaming.bsky.social, and on Thursday we'll be hosting a game day at a local game store walking distance from Moscone Center. I'll see you there!

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Captain Silksong @captain.anchored.digital · Mar 13

I'm very grateful for @blackingaming.bsky.social for letting me aboard their crew last year. Getting to work with such incredible people to uplift other incredible people has been an honor.

You can see the fruits of our labor on Tuesday's #BIGAwards and #BlackFest @ GDC. Who all gon be there?

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Connor 🤸🏽‍♂️🌋 Gamedev x VJ @quantumconnor.bsky.social · Mar 15

Excited to help host #GDC Black Fest on 3/18 with @blackingaming.bsky.social

PS. Don’t forget to register if you’d like some delicious patties 🥟🇯🇲🇬🇾!! #gamedev #awards

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Mar 17

BIG Fest Tuesday lineup looking fineee

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Mar 17

Catch us this Tuesday at the Children’s Museum for BIG Fest!! #GDC

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Double Fine @doublefine.com · Feb 25

Double Fine strives to be an inclusive company. We believe that a diverse team leads to the best games and encourage folks from underrepresented groups to apply.

Shout outs to groups like @womeningames.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social and more. Cool opportunity here!

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Asa GreenRiver 🪶 @agreenriver.bsky.social · Feb 11

I'm so honored to announce I’ve nominated for a @blackingaming.bsky.social award this year!

Congrats to everyone else nominated for 2025!!
I’m not sure yet if I’ll be able to be in attendance at the Awards or GDC, but here’s hoping 🙏🏾
#BiGFoundation #BiGAwards2025

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Feb 20

A huge motivator for Jaidon when trying to join the game developer space has been seeing direct impact of black developers in @blackingaming.bsky.social Thanks to Jaidon for sharing his #DoinItBIG story with us and , check out his social links below to chat more with him.

Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Feb 20

As a long time fan of the franchise, Jaidon's favorite series is Street Fighter. He loves the high skill ceiling and how that leads to interesting play at all skill levels.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Feb 20

With the help of his college friends, he was able to work toward completing his first game, which is available on Newgrounds. In the future, he hopes to show of his #gamedev skills and work for either for @riotgames.com or @CDPROJEKTRED

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Feb 20

A huge motivator for Jaidon when trying to join the game developer space has been seeing direct impact of black developers in @BlackinGaming. Thanks to Jaidon for sharing his #DoinItBIG story with us and , check out his social links below to chat more with him.

Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Feb 20

Welcome back to Doin' It BiG for 2025! For Black History Month, we'll be kicking off our series with Jaidon White! A young game producer getting his start in the industry.
Stay tuned all month while we highlight black game creators we featured in 2024.

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Tanya is seeking work || 🔜 TCNA @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · Feb 6

I'm nominated for a @blackingaming.bsky.social award this year! Unfortunately, I won't be in attendance at GDC or the Awards. Good luck to everyone nominated for 2025! #BIGFoundation #BIGAwards2025

Square image with a gradient blue background, gold stars, Gold balloon text: 2025. Blue text: Black in Gaming, white text: Awards, Blue text Nominee! Under the word Nominee! is my photo looking toward the camera with red lipstick on, glasses and hair down.

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