#BlackGirlMagic took center stage as the Global Creator Awards powered by Disney celebrated creators who shape culture and shift conversations online during an elegant extravaganza.
BGD Media’s (formerly Black Girl Digital) mission unfolded as part of Creator Palooza Week, where digital tastemakers, founders, and industry shifters gathered at the awards for a celebration rooted in purpose, community, and real cultural influence.
The carpet was full, the energy unmatched, and the message from creators was consistent. This was not a night to simply show up. This was a night to be honored, valued, and seen.
According to organizers, the Global Creator Awards were designed to give multicultural creators a space where their work is not overlooked or repackaged but fully recognized. That intention filled every step of the purple carpet.
Fashion creator Yanique Duké said the event felt like a fitting acknowledgment.
“They are really acknowledging what women and men of color bring to the influencer space,” she told BOSSIP. “It feels good to see true celebration because the impact we carry online is massive.”
Lifestyle creator Danielle Nekole said the recognition carries emotional weight.
“This validates us in our purpose,” she said. “Black creators do not always get the recognition we deserve.”
The throughline was clear. The Global Creator Awards are not about hype. They are about honoring the people who actually drive the digital world.
The Platform LaToya Shambo Built Speaks Through The Creators She Uplifts
LaToya Shambo’s presence was felt in every conversation. Black Girl Digital’s founder moved through the room like a quiet architect, while the creators she champions made her impact unmistakable.
“It is really an honor to be in a room that is created to enrich and uplift creators,” she told BOSSIP. “It is amazing to be around influencers doing similar things.”
Together, their words told the story; Shambo built this room, Shambo built this intention, Shambo built a home for creators who deserved more than visibility. They deserved structure, equity, celebration, and real respect.
Creator Disruptor of the Year: Pamela Zapata Proves Disruption Has Receipts
Society 18 founder Pamela Zapata, honored as Creator Disruptor of the Year, spoke with BOSSIP about building an agency designed to address the gaps she witnessed in influencer marketing.
“Society 18 is an influencer management and marketing agency focused on multicultural and multi ethnic creators,” she said. “We help creators with strategy, revenue goals, partnerships, and we also work with brands that want to reach multicultural audiences.”
Zapata said her motivation was always rooted in equity.
“I was never incentivized by money or awards,” she explained. “I wanted to help creators of color feel like they were getting value and not getting underpaid.”
She said her first major shift happened immediately.
“In our first twelve months, we hit our first million dollars in revenue,” she shared. “Creators were referring other creators, and brands started coming to us with intention.”
Zapata also offered advice for creators navigating a shifting digital world.
“Create the content you wish you saw,” she said. “Tune into your analytics. Pivot when you need to. There is a creator for every brand and a space for every creator.”
Her story grounded the night’s message. Influence is powerful, but infrastructure is what changes lives.
Female Legacy Honoree Dearra Taylor Glows In A Room Designed To Honor Her Work
Influencer and LORVAE founder Dearra Taylor arrived glowing with ease and gratitude.
“It is really an honor to be in a room that is created to enrich and uplift creators,” she said. “I am super excited to be honored.”
Taylor said the beauty of the night was being surrounded by creators who not only share her passion but understand her work.
According to Black Girl Digital, the Global Creator Awards exist to uplift creators of color, including the likes of Maggie Carrie and Tiarra Monet, who fuel culture across the internet.
Every voice on the carpet reaffirmed that mission. Every story reinforced the need for intentional platforms. Every moment honored the creators whose work defines the digital age.
From Pamela Zapata’s blueprint on equity, to Dearra Taylor’s legacy moment, to the fashion that turned the carpet into a cultural snapshot, the Global Creator Awards made one statement with clarity.
When creators of color are centered, the entire industry shifts toward something truer, more equitable, and more reflective of the worlds they influence every day.
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