Black TikTokers Are Starting to Copyright Their Dances — as They Should

Black TikTokers Are Starting to Copyright Their Dances — as They Should

POLAND - 2021/02/09: In this photo illustration, a Tik Tok logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a pen, key, book and headsets in the background. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Never in my zillennial life did I think that I would create an account for TikTok, but once I did, I was hooked to it thanks to the talented Black creators on the app. One thing that I loved about Black TikTok were the dances made by talented creators like Keara Wilson, who choreographed a dance to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage.” Months later, the Nae Nae Twins came up with a perfectly synchronized dance to the “Savage” remix featuring Beyoncé, which encouraged thousands of people to join in on the fun.

As infectious as these dances are, TikTok has come under fi