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Class is now in session at "HillmanTok University."
Black professors have gone viral for sharing their syllabi and reading materials through TikTok, allowing users to digitally engage in their curriculum.
The viral trend was sparked by Dr. Barlow, an African American studies professor who was initially using the platform to interact with students in her physical classroom. As her videos gained traction, other TikTokers who weren't Barlow's students began watching her videos to learn more about what she was teaching throughout the semester.
More Black professors began sharing their course expectations and reading materials to educate TikTokers on various subjects. From history to financial literacy 101 to screenwriting, professors are now offering free weekly live classes and corresponding homework assignments at what has been dubbed as "HillmanTok University."
Some TikTokers have taken on roles as academic advisors to help guide "HillmanTok" students on who to follow to stay on top of their digital coursework. Others are taking on the responsibility of facilitating "morning announcements" for the university and acting as "campus security" for those trying to infiltrate the positive impact of the virtual classes.
Dr. Barlow said she was shocked to learn that the videos she initially shared for her 30-person classroom sparked a viral trend. The African American studies professor has now created a TikTok Syllabus specifically for her digital students to follow.
Social media users applauded the Black professors for sharing their wealth of knowledge for free on TikTok. See their reactions to TikTok's own HBCU below.
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