RESOURCES

Want to hire a Black creative for your next adventure film? Looking for a Black climbing community in your area? Or just trying to get started climbing and looking for a supportive climbing gym? Here is a list of resources to get your melanated climbing journey started.

CREATIVES

COMMUNITY

CLIMBING GYMS

CREATIVES

Below is a list of creatives we have either worked with or value their work. When seeking filmmakers and photographers for your next project, we encourage you to source from our list.

Photographer | Filmmaker

KAYLN JACOBS

Kayln is a cinematographer based in Brooklyn and she joined the inaugural Blk Out Creative team in 2022.

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Photographer | Creative Director

L. Renee Blount

L is a creative strategist, adventurer, and storyteller. She works in innovation and storytelling to illuminate untold stories and to rethink the future.

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Photographer | Filmmaker

trevor riley

Trevor is a New York City based photographer who focused on developing climbing content & portraiture. His films and stories capture a refreshing view of the sport of climbing.

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Photographer | Filmmaker

CHAD BROWN

Chad Brown is an accomplished documentary-adventure photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist.

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Photographer

KEONI TOMAN

Keoni is a photographer with a diverse skillset. He joined the Blk Out Creative team in 2023 and focuses on portrait & architectural work.

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Photographer | Filmmaker | Storyteller

malik " tha martian" martin

Malik's storytelling and photography is raw to the core and gives an honest essence of the Black outdoor experience.

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Director | Cinematographer

marie-louise Nkashama

Marie-Louise is an athlete and storyteller whose projects tend to explore questions regarding identity and the pursuit of individuality.

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Photographer | Cinematographer | Storyteller

BRANDON ELLIS

Brandon Ellis is a Creative Storyteller & Strategist based in Washington, DC. with over 10 years of experience.

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COMMUNITIES

Here are a few of our favorite Black climbing communities in the U.S. and U.K.

CLMBXR

Clmbxr is a London-based company dedicated to nurturing diversity within climbing, ensuring that every voice is heard and every hand is extended in support. They host bi-weekly climbing sessions at VauxEast and Yonder.

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ONYX RISING CREW

Onyx Rising Crew is based on the southside of Chicago, IL and creates a space for Black folks of all genders and levels to experience rock climbing. All necessary equipment is provided during select scheduled events.

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BLACK ROCK COLLECTIVE

Black Rock is a climbing collective for Black, African American, and African communities of the Bay Area. They regularly host climb nights at various Touchstone climbing gyms.

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HOUSTON BLACK CLIMBERS united

Houston Black Climbers United is a network meant to provide a safe space for black climbers in Houston, TX. They host regular climb nights at Momentum climbing gym.

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SOUL TRAK OUTDOORS

Soul Trak Outdoors is a D.C.-based non-profit organization that connects communities of color to outdoor spaces while also building a coalition of diverse outdoor leaders. They regularly host indoor & outdoor climbing events for youth and adults.

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BLACK GIRLS CLIMB

Black Girls Climb in a London-based group who provides a safe space for Black women + folx from all walks of life to explore bouldering. They host regular social sessions at various gyms throughout London.

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