Black educators create digital 'Hillmantok University'

HillmanTok, TikTok's accidental university taught by Black educators, is a hit with students
A network of Black educators, experts and content creators came together to form HillmanTok University, for courses on more than 400 subjects.
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Black educators create digital 'Hillmantok University' on TikTok
Black educators have created 'Hillmantok University," a digital HBCU on TikTok that allows them to teach courses online. NBC News' Maya Eaglin spoke to some of the educators on teaching courses through TikTok and their impact.
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Evoto It all started with a casual introductory video uploaded to TikTok on January 20. The video briefly discussed the class structure and core syllabus for Dr. Leah Barlow’s Spring 2025 Intro to African American Studies course,
Class is in session at HillmanTok, TikTok’s accidental university
A network of Black educators, experts and content creators have worked together to form HillmanTok University, where people can find expertise on more than 400 subjects.
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A Professor Put Her Class on TikTok. Thousands Enrolled in a Digital H.B.C.U.
A video welcoming students to Leah Barlow’s African American studies course inspired Hillmantok, a virtual university of free ...