BLACK IN A FLASH
UBAF REBRANDS TO BACK TO BLACK + CHARITY UNLOCKED!
The lead of this event, PleasantlyTwstd, has heard and seen the request to add something charity....and with Back to Black 2025, we are!
Back to Black 2025 will be from February 6 - 9, 2025 benefitting Race Forward! Race Forward works across communities most affected by systemic racism to build collective power for racial equity and presents the biennial Facing Race Conference, the country’s largest multiracial conference on racial justice. To learn more about the charity, check out https://www.raceforward.org/.
Need some inspiration? Catch all of the runs from UBAF 2024 here, and all of the Juneteenth 2024 runs here!
Submissions for Back to Black 2025 are now closed; the committee squad are hard at work crafting up the first official BtB charity games list and schedule. Keep an eye out on the GDQ Twitter and this page for more updates!
HOW DO I JOIN?
If you're interested in being a part of the Black in a Flash Discord server, you can get yourself an invite by sending a DM to the GamesDoneQuick Instagram account, or by messaging the team leads directly at blackinaflash@gamesdonequick.com, or @ohitmenessab on Twitter.
You'll need to be a part of the Discord to participate to any events.
CAN I RUN ON EMULATOR?
For this event YES; just be sure to abide by your respective game/categories rules as it pertains to emulation. If the category says you can't use certain settings for example, then do not use those settings in your run.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE ANY RUNS BUT WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENT?
There are many ways to contribute-reposts, shares, and promotion of the event to your peers is a great boon, clips of the event are always helpful, and commentating for runs are always options. We have a lovely crew that is already on deck for hosting, committee, and management, but providing us your feedback and/or suggestions is always beneficial. While these may not sound like contributions, they absolutely are!
WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS THE DAY OF MY RUN, AND I NEED TO SHIFT MY TIMESLOT/ BOW OUT?
As a runner if you ever have conflicts with your run last minute, take them directly to Vanessa (pleasantlytwstd on Discord or @ohitmenessab on Twitter). You will be required to be in the Black in a Flash Discord for the event, so Discord communication is the easiest way to let us know and we will work with you as needed to make adjustments.
DOES MY COMMENTATOR NEED TO BE BLACK AS WELL?
No; we know that many of these spaces don't have as many Black runners in them, so while it is encouraged it is not required. The goal of the event is to celebrate Black speedrunners, and commentators are doing exactly that by being present, noting key moments, explaining tricks, and giving the runner space to perform!
I NEED AN ASSIST ON SUBMITTING!
Not a problem! Our friends from Frame Fatales have a handy dandy guide that you can reference to make your submissions journey seamless. There is also a submission guide available in the menu above under Participating.