If you have been following any of your favorite YouTubers on Snapchat you may have noticed a black convention of sorts. The #YouTubeBlack summit taking place this week in Los Angeles has brought together some of the most creative content makers and influencers on The Internet to connect, network, listen and share wisdom among each other and some of the biggest names in the tech, media, lifestyle, and entertainment industries.

Although what is actually happening at this black conference is being kept on the hush hush, based upon the images and videos seen on social media platforms, we can only imagine what some of the best creatives on The Internet have up their sleeves. Take a look at some of the amazing moments that are taking place at #YouTubeBlack.

1. The speeches and interviews between YouTube creators and content influencers

Wanda Sykes interviewed by Buzzfeed writer and producer, Quinta Brunson

. @quintabrunson interviewing @iamwandasykes for #YouTubeBLACK pic.twitter.com/olWUWlQLkQ

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

Lisa Price, founder and CEO of Carol’s Daughter interviewed by Jackie Aina

. @jackieaina interviewing Lisa Price — founder of @carolsdaughter about her natural hair empire. #YouTubeBLACK pic.twitter.com/D4lqa5yVm5

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

Actor, director, writer extraordinaire Nate Parker interviewed by Jayar Jackson

. @NateParker is dropping gems. #YouTubeBLACK pic.twitter.com/hTyFeeTWFz

— Jouelzy (@Jouelzy) March 31, 2016

Activist and Baltimore, Maryland Mayoral candidate DeRay McKesson delivering the keynote address

Listening to @Deray at the #YoutubeBlackCreators event. pic.twitter.com/KXxiSEFUxz

— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) March 31, 2016

2. The subsequent gem dropping and insightful messages that were shared during those talks

“You cannot be powerful if you walk in fear. You all are proof of that.” – @NateParker 🙌🏾😍❤️🔥 #YouTubeBLACK

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

“It’s about making legacy decisions, through art… Not just taking what Hollywood is offering.” –@NateParker #YouTubeBLACK 🙌🏾

— ℤυℛι hĂℓℓ (@ZuriHall) March 31, 2016

“This work will always be more important than it will be popular” – @deray, singing my life with his words, killing me softly. #YouTubeBLACK

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

“Get out of the way and let the story come through.” – @deray #YouTubeBLACK

— Francheska (@HeyFranHey) March 31, 2016

“I was never in the closet, but I was in the quiet.” @deray

— ✨Kat Blaque✨ (@kat_blaque) March 31, 2016

3. The necessary conversations being had about fixing the problems with YouTube functionality

The head of policies for YouTube is talking to us about tech upgrades for negativity and racism in the comments section.

— Francheska (@HeyFranHey) March 31, 2016

“Police departments often tell us to take incriminating footage down” – @YouTube #YouTubeBLACK

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

4. The connections and collaborations that are happening between some of out favorite media voices

A collab is forming! 👀🙌🏾💥 @mayasworld @HeyFranHey @missnuma #blackandsexybaby pic.twitter.com/GfQ8hXk1vk

— BLACK&SEXY.TV (@BlackandSexyTV) March 31, 2016

iconic videos being made @VictorPopeJr @richie_l0c0 pic.twitter.com/IxRsxQMvEf

— 100k granola (@meechonmars) March 30, 2016

All these lovelies in 1 place. Tag who you know! #YouTubeBLACK #teamworkmakesthedreamwork pic.twitter.com/EIMBl05IVf

— Shameless Maya (@mayasworld) March 31, 2016

5. The lituations that occur after hours

OH ITS LIT @meechonmars @dopeisland @SirAbiola pic.twitter.com/P64HcHczW3

— Nathan Zed (@NathanZed) March 31, 2016

6. The positive admiration and reflections that are supporting the work these creators are doing to be a voice in the emerging and innovative creative industry

They said “Kat Blaque is the largest black trans voice on YouTube” and I gagged

— ✨Kat Blaque✨ (@kat_blaque) March 31, 2016

“As a black executive, I know that we are different. We have to work so hard to get where we are.” #YouTubeBlack pic.twitter.com/bplIkyIFd3

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

Just so y’all know… My life has been complete. I look up to this woman more than you can imagine 🙃🙃☺️☺️ pic.twitter.com/SWiWwKm2Zg

— HARTBEAT (@iHartbeat) March 31, 2016

“Making a living off of being creative” #YouTubeBLACK 🙌🏾

— Tpindell (@Tpindell) March 31, 2016

7. The meet-ups between YouTubers and their loyal subscribers

Hey guys we finally have the meet up all organized! We can’t wait to hang out with ya’ll pic.twitter.com/4rvyXAdybk

— Jamie and Nikki (@JamieAndNiks) March 31, 2016

8. All the black hair, black love, black brilliance and radiating positive energy surrounding the events

It’s UNREAL how refreshing it is not to be the token Afro in the room. So much hair, so much love here. #YouTubeBLACK

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

its like a black youtube family reunion pic.twitter.com/swhBmQNnV1

— 100k granola (@meechonmars) March 31, 2016

Being in a space full of black creatives is such a nice high.

— Francheska (@HeyFranHey) March 31, 2016

#YouTubeBLACK has been so powerful and so uplifting and joyful. @YouTube is getting it right today. ✌🏾️

— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) March 31, 2016

The black excellence is definitely reigning supreme at #YouTubeBlack. Who are some of your favorite YouTubers? Share them with us in the comments.

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