Black in Gaming Foundation
@blackingaming.bsky.social
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.
Our Vision is to inspire a world where every individual has equity in the gaming industry.
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BIG is entering a new chapter.
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
BIG is entering a new chapter.
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
BIG is entering a new chapter.
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming.
Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved?
Tap the link in our bio.
#BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry
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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...
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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May 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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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...
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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May 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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...
Want to be part of something great? Sign up here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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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.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
May 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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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
June 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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
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.
June 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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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...
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...
May 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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...
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...
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
April 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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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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!
March 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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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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?
You can see the fruits of our labor on Tuesday's #BIGAwards and #BlackFest @ GDC. Who all gon be there?
March 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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?
You can see the fruits of our labor on Tuesday's #BIGAwards and #BlackFest @ GDC. Who all gon be there?
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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
PS. Don’t forget to register if you’d like some delicious patties 🥟🇯🇲🇬🇾!! #gamedev #awards
March 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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
PS. Don’t forget to register if you’d like some delicious patties 🥟🇯🇲🇬🇾!! #gamedev #awards
BIG Fest Tuesday lineup looking fineee
March 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
BIG Fest Tuesday lineup looking fineee
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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!
Shout outs to groups like @womeningames.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social and more. Cool opportunity here!
February 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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!
Shout outs to groups like @womeningames.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social and more. Cool opportunity here!
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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
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
February 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
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
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.
Stay tuned all month while we highlight black game creators we featured in 2024.
February 20, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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.
Stay tuned all month while we highlight black game creators we featured in 2024.
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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
February 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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
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Extremely honored to announce that I've been nominated for the Black in Gaming: Excellence in Media Award! Thanks, @blackingaming.bsky.social! #BIGAwards2025 #Blacksky
February 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Extremely honored to announce that I've been nominated for the Black in Gaming: Excellence in Media Award! Thanks, @blackingaming.bsky.social! #BIGAwards2025 #Blacksky
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I'm super excited to share that I've been nominated for a Black In Gaming award and I didn't even vote for myself 😅 . A lot of people I really admire and respect have either won one of these or have been nominated so this means a lot ! Thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social
#bigawards2025
#bigawards2025
February 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm super excited to share that I've been nominated for a Black In Gaming award and I didn't even vote for myself 😅 . A lot of people I really admire and respect have either won one of these or have been nominated so this means a lot ! Thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social
#bigawards2025
#bigawards2025
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Oh wow! Thank you to @blackingaming.bsky.social for the Excellence in Artistry Award nomination!
Sometimes you can feel small in such a huge industry, but I'm so grateful that my work doesn't go unnoticed. It's truly an honor to be considered for this award. Congrats to all of the nominees.🙏❤️
Sometimes you can feel small in such a huge industry, but I'm so grateful that my work doesn't go unnoticed. It's truly an honor to be considered for this award. Congrats to all of the nominees.🙏❤️
February 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Oh wow! Thank you to @blackingaming.bsky.social for the Excellence in Artistry Award nomination!
Sometimes you can feel small in such a huge industry, but I'm so grateful that my work doesn't go unnoticed. It's truly an honor to be considered for this award. Congrats to all of the nominees.🙏❤️
Sometimes you can feel small in such a huge industry, but I'm so grateful that my work doesn't go unnoticed. It's truly an honor to be considered for this award. Congrats to all of the nominees.🙏❤️
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Just...wow! Truly an honor to be nominated for a @blackingaming.bsky.social award. As I shed these massive tears of joy, I want to thank those who nominated me and everyone who continues to support my mission of highlighting the transformative power of gaming! #BlackInGaming #ilovewhatido
February 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just...wow! Truly an honor to be nominated for a @blackingaming.bsky.social award. As I shed these massive tears of joy, I want to thank those who nominated me and everyone who continues to support my mission of highlighting the transformative power of gaming! #BlackInGaming #ilovewhatido
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I'm honored to be nominated for the 2025 Black in Gaming Awards! This is dope, thank you so much for your consideration 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@blackingaming.bsky.social #BIGAwards2025
@blackingaming.bsky.social #BIGAwards2025
February 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'm honored to be nominated for the 2025 Black in Gaming Awards! This is dope, thank you so much for your consideration 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@blackingaming.bsky.social #BIGAwards2025
@blackingaming.bsky.social #BIGAwards2025
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Stoked, honored and excited to be included in this starter pack! 🎉🎮
Big shoutout to @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together—check out all these talented folks looking for #gamedev opportunities! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #DEI #POC #StarterPack #Follow
go.bsky.app/DJhxLBk
Big shoutout to @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together—check out all these talented folks looking for #gamedev opportunities! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #DEI #POC #StarterPack #Follow
go.bsky.app/DJhxLBk
December 12, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Stoked, honored and excited to be included in this starter pack! 🎉🎮
Big shoutout to @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together—check out all these talented folks looking for #gamedev opportunities! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #DEI #POC #StarterPack #Follow
go.bsky.app/DJhxLBk
Big shoutout to @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together—check out all these talented folks looking for #gamedev opportunities! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #DEI #POC #StarterPack #Follow
go.bsky.app/DJhxLBk
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YAYYY HONORED & THRILLED TO BE IN THIS STARTER PACK! 🎉🎉🎉
Follow all these talented folks who are hungry for #gamedev opportunities! And thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #dei #poc #starterpack #follow
Follow all these talented folks who are hungry for #gamedev opportunities! And thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #dei #poc #starterpack #follow
December 12, 2024 at 2:43 PM
YAYYY HONORED & THRILLED TO BE IN THIS STARTER PACK! 🎉🎉🎉
Follow all these talented folks who are hungry for #gamedev opportunities! And thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #dei #poc #starterpack #follow
Follow all these talented folks who are hungry for #gamedev opportunities! And thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social for putting this together! 💖✨
#promosky #gaming #gamer #dei #poc #starterpack #follow