Welcome to Leveling Up - The Game.

For many, the gaming world is an escape from reality. However, for the thousands of Black women in gaming, they're experiences online mirror the real-life encounters of Black women all over the world.

As they fight off zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops and scavenge for weapons in Fortnite Battle Royale, they also face off against brutal internet trolls making racist and misogynistic comments daily.

“I really only get harassed when I’m being highlighted for something or have a lot of viewership,” said “PikaChulita”. “I get some satisfaction from knowing that these are people saying this stuff from the anonymity and safety of their computers or phones, but would not say this to my face but at the same time, that obviously doesn’t excuse them.”

In this game, you need to help the Black girl gamer reach "influencer status." To do this, you need to beware vicious internet trolls (spikes) and collect as many followers (pink hearts) as you can along the way. Once you reach the finish line, the Black girl gamer will be crowned an INFLUENCER. Good luck, gamer!