Learn about Black history and culture with new Snapchat Lens – Mashable

Want to learn some quick Black history facts? Use a Lens created by a Black AR designer. Snapchat’s new Lens offer more ways for users to learn about Black innovating. Credit: Pavlo Gonchar / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images As we move into the final weeks of February, digital Black History Month celebrations continue showcasing achievements and engaging audiences in an effort to recognize the lasting legacies of Black communities. This week, Snapchat unveiled a new set of user Lenses that seek to do the same, allowing Snapchat’s user base to interact with Black history facts and highlights while sending Snaps to friends and followers. The virtual Lenses, which overlay on top of a user’s photos or videos, cover three main themes of the app’s Black History Month celebration. One Lens has a theme of rare and untold stories, sharing overlooked facts about the Black experience and history; another explores history and the promise of tomorrow, recognizing how far communities have come by spotlighting significant accomplishments and future aspirations. A third Lens highlights the theme of diaspora, discussing Black history as it applies to diverse communities around the world and their shared lineage. Users will find more simple Lens
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