20 Black History Creators

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Last date updated: Oct 3, 2026.
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1
KeAndre’
@mysouthernbrand
Bio
Marketer/Consultant . CULTURE🌍 l FOOD🍗 l EDUCATION✍🏾 . No posts reposted without permission . 📍HOUSTON . Brand Partnerships: mysouthernbrand@gmail.com
KeAndre' is a marketer and consultant focusing on culture, food, education, and highlighting Black-owned businesses and restaurants.
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- Followers
  558k
- Engagement Rate
  0.55%
- Average likes
  3.1k
Audience location by country
United States
93.06%
Jamaica
0.44%
Mexico
0.44%
United Kingdom
0.44%
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Derrick E.D. Smith Jr.
@youngblackmayor
Bio
🥇#1 History Influencer 📈Revitalizing Black Towns 💰Funding our Freedom 🤠Southern Soul Influencer - Oklahoma @blackcalabasastv @supeybm
Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. is a history influencer focused on revitalizing Black towns and Southern culture, fitting the black history and heritage niche through his targeted content.
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- Followers
  280k
- Engagement Rate
  0.07%
- Average likes
  190
Audience location by country
Brazil
66.15%
United States
23.44%
Portugal
1.65%
Angola
0.76%
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Jina with a J
@jina.with_a_j
Bio
Books. History. Politics. Rabbit holes. 🕳️
Jina with a J is a history and literature enthusiast focusing on books, politics, and storytelling that celebrate Black history and culture.
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- Followers
  208k
- Engagement Rate
  4.97%
- Average likes
  10k
Audience location by country
United States
92.25%
Canada
1.28%
United Kingdom
1.23%
South Africa
0.37%
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How we built this list
We searched IQFluence for public Instagram creators connected with black history. To qualify, a profile needed a clear subject signal in its bio, platform category or repeated recent content, together with enough public data for comparison.
We reviewed public posts from the last 30 days. When that period contained fewer than 3 analyzable posts, we extended the review window to 90 days. Profiles still below that sample after the extension were excluded. A single incidental keyword mention did not count as topic evidence.
We examined 180 profiles; 23 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.
Topic:
black history
Content review rule:
30 days, extended to 90 days for sparse profiles
Data updated:
October 3, 2026
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4
Dejon Campbell
@dejoncampbell
Bio
📍ATL Breaking down Black history in real time Social impact leader | Former TV news reporter Host @coffeewithcampbell Tap in👇🏽
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- Followers
  138k
- Engagement Rate
  8.48%
- Average likes
  12k
Audience location by country
United States
90.83%
Turkey
1.96%
India
1.47%
Brazil
0.65%
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5
Jameelah
@sunnydaejones
Bio
Hey cool kids. I'm your new favorite teacher. Books. Black History. Battlestar Galactica. Atlanta, GA Jameelah@sunnydaejones.com
Jameelah is an educator focusing on books and Black History, making her a strong fit for the searched niche.
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- Followers
  115k
- Engagement Rate
  3.73%
- Average likes
  4.3k
Audience location by country
United States
95.63%
United Kingdom
0.58%
Italy
0.58%
Nigeria
0.35%
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6
Born Power | Black History | Knowledge of Self
@bornpowerallah
Bio
I write $5 Ebooks on Black History Over 50 books written Comment Free for a free copy Or check the link below 👇
Born Power is a creator who writes ebooks and shares content centered on Black history, heritage, and knowledge of self.
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- Followers
  76k
- Engagement Rate
  0.49%
- Average likes
  370
Audience location by country
United States
92.56%
Ghana
0.91%
United Kingdom
0.91%
Jamaica
0.73%
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Michael Harriot
@michaelharriot
Bio
World renowned wypipologist. Writer of things. Doer of stuff. Never reneged, never will. The last real negus alive.
Michael Harriot is a writer and commentator focusing on Black history, social commentary, and cultural analysis.
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- Followers
  75k
- Engagement Rate
  1.15%
- Average likes
  857
Audience location by country
United States
91.13%
Canada
1.41%
United Kingdom
0.82%
Germany
0.48%
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8
Rick Speaks
@rick_speaks
Bio
You are the master of your destiny Tiktok rickspeaks YouTube @Rickspeakss #politics #liberation #education #history
Rick Speaks is a creator who discusses politics, liberation, and history, focusing heavily on Black culture and community topics.
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- Followers
  63k
- Engagement Rate
  6.96%
- Average likes
  4.4k
Audience location by country
United States
59.13%
Dominican Republic
6.65%
United Kingdom
4%
Brazil
3.87%
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9
Antoinette Johnson
@antoinettegjohnson
Bio
Chef | Food Journalist | Cultural Storyteller Author, 'Mostly Homemade' 📕 Connecting Food Culture and History
A cultural storyteller and food journalist connecting food culture and history.
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- Followers
  53k
- Engagement Rate
  0.47%
- Average likes
  245
Audience location by country
United States
90.21%
United Kingdom
1.18%
Nigeria
1.06%
Canada
0.78%
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Blackintimehistory
@blackintimehistory
Bio
Get your 2026 Black history calendar👇
Blackintimehistory is a history creator sharing posts focused on notable figures and events in Black history.
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- Followers
  41k
- Engagement Rate
  0.09%
- Average likes
  38
Audience location by country
United States
90%
United Kingdom
1.47%
Nigeria
1.12%
Canada
0.98%
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11
a whole lot of woman
@elexus.jionde
Bio
LEXUAL. ATL based author, unconventional history teacher, gamer, pin-up, & producer. 400K on Youtube 📚💅🏽🌍 @IntelexualMedia
An unconventional history teacher and author creating educational content bridging history and culture.
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- Followers
  31k
- Engagement Rate
  16.44%
- Average likes
  5.1k
Audience location by country
United States
85.86%
United Kingdom
2.50%
Canada
1.73%
Nigeria
0.83%
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12
kadejafahima
@kadejafahima
Bio
The inventor of The Edge Control Capsule and the Lip Combo Capsule 💕 Now available at theselflovecapsule.shop 💕
This creator focuses on beauty inventions and hair styling, with occasional tags related to Black women in STEM.
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- Followers
  28k
- Engagement Rate
  1.27%
- Average likes
  352
Audience location by country
United States
65.54%
United Kingdom
3.30%
Nigeria
2.77%
South Africa
2.59%
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13
Arlene Brathwaite
@arlene.brathwaite
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Author, Film Maker for Brathwaite Publishing
Arlene Brathwaite is an author and filmmaker dedicated to sharing Black history reflections, stories, and African American heritage.
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- Followers
  21k
- Engagement Rate
  3.92%
- Average likes
  805
Audience location by country
United States
95.71%
Brazil
0.61%
Zambia
0.61%
Belgium
0.61%
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14
Alyssa | Middle School Crafts + Curriculum
@teachernoire
Bio
former teacher. no basic coloring sheets✨ WRDZ Crafts that make learning stick history. science. historical figures & more! tap below 👇🏾
Alyssa is a former teacher creating educational crafts and curriculum that center on history, culture, and historical figures for students.
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- Followers
  18k
- Engagement Rate
  0.79%
- Average likes
  143
Audience location by country
United States
93.79%
United Arab Emirates
0.79%
United Kingdom
0.79%
Canada
0.66%
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15
Griot B (Gree-Oh Bee)
@thegriotb
Bio
I make music to teach you about truth. 💯
Griot B is a music artist who creates educational music and content centered on truth, heritage, and social commentary.
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- Followers
  18k
- Engagement Rate
  1.07%
- Average likes
  187
Audience location by country
United States
92.52%
United Kingdom
1.34%
Canada
0.85%
Nigeria
0.40%
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Yecheilyah ~ Author + Poet
@yecheilyah
Bio
🙌🏾 Restoring Black Historical Truth 📺 As Seen On iDefineTV 💫 🎙️Host @yecheilyahsannualpoetrycontest 📚Black History Facts Out Now
Yecheilyah is an author and poet dedicated to restoring Black historical truth and sharing Black history facts, making her a strong fit for the culture and heritage niche.
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- Followers
  16k
- Engagement Rate
  1.30%
- Average likes
  215
Audience location by country
United States
84.08%
United Kingdom
3.18%
Nigeria
3.18%
Canada
2.14%
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17
Ivy Lawson
@ivyees
Bio
From Engineer to Beekeeper 🐝Raw honey 🐝skin and haircare 🐝award winning deodorant 🐝toothpaste 🐝formulated with raw honey
Ivy Lawson is an engineer and beekeeper creating natural skincare products, whose occasional posts celebrating black women are only adjacent to the searched history and culture niche.
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- Followers
  16k
- Engagement Rate
  0.09%
- Average likes
  14
Audience location by country
United States
31.15%
India
18.25%
Indonesia
15.52%
Nigeria
2.40%
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18
For The Cocktail Culture
@forthecocktailculture
Bio
🍸Cocktails Inspired by People, Stories & Brands 📚Black History & Drink Educator 🏛️Social Media Ambassador @themorganlibrary Landmarks & Cocktales🎟️⬇️
A Black history and drink educator who creates cocktails inspired by stories and cultural heritage, perfectly fitting the niche.
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- Followers
  15k
- Engagement Rate
  0.81%
- Average likes
  123
Audience location by country
United States
85.91%
United Kingdom
2.54%
Canada
2.17%
Mexico
0.62%
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19
R.A. Howard
@rahhoward
Bio
Amplifying voices through film, art & history. | 🎥 Ourkansas Series | 🎙 Host of The Process Pod| ⬇️ Watch • Buy Prints • Support the Work
A creator amplifying history and culture through film, art, and storytelling projects.
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- Followers
  15k
- Engagement Rate
  0.39%
- Average likes
  58
Audience location by country
United States
93.53%
United Kingdom
0.71%
Russia
0.60%
Brazil
0.60%
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Kamryn Davis
@therealkamryne
Bio
🏛️ Museum-Recognized Educator 📚 History • Education • Civics • Culture 👓 Connecting the dots through my lens 📍Philly | Wife | Mom | MPA Candidate
Kamryn Davis is a museum-recognized educator focusing on history, civics, and culture.
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- Followers
  14k
- Engagement Rate
  1.32%
- Average likes
  186
Audience location by country
United States
92.60%
United Kingdom
1.04%
Canada
0.92%
Australia
0.39%
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The first five public Instagram profiles shown on the page are KeAndre' at mysouthernbrand, Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. at youngblackmayor, Jina with a J at jina.with_a_j, Dejon Campbell, and Jameelah at sunnydaejones.

KeAndre' leads the ranking because the page lists every profile strictly by follower count, placing the account with the largest audience at the very top of the displayed selection.

Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. focuses on revitalizing Black towns and Southern culture, while Jina with a J centers her work on books, politics, and storytelling that celebrate Black history and culture.

The recurring themes mentioned in the descriptions include culture, food, education, Black-owned businesses, history, heritage, books, politics, and storytelling related to Black history.

The displayed order means that every creator appears in descending order based entirely on their follower count, though relevance alone determined which profiles qualified for the page initially.

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20 Black History Creators

Discover Black History Talent

KeAndre’

Derrick E.D. Smith Jr.

Jina with a J

How we built this list

Dejon Campbell

Jameelah

Born Power | Black History | Knowledge of Self

Michael Harriot

Rick Speaks

Antoinette Johnson

Blackintimehistory

a whole lot of woman

kadejafahima

Arlene Brathwaite

Alyssa | Middle School Crafts + Curriculum

Griot B (Gree-Oh Bee)

Yecheilyah ~ Author + Poet

Ivy Lawson

For The Cocktail Culture

R.A. Howard

Kamryn Davis

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