About Brown Girl Gamer Code
How BGGC Started
BGGC was started in 2017 by Brandii and her best friend Brittney after reflecting on the lack of representation of Black and Brown women in the gaming industry. The two had bonded over playing The Sims at 11 years old. It initially started out as a blog to talk about video games and highlight Black and Brown women in the industry.
The biggest motivation was to create a platform, community, and brave space where people who identified similarly would be able to “take off their armor” from experiencing online harassment and nerd out about all things gaming! Since then, BGGC has blossomed into a community supporting Women and Femmes of Color in Gaming and Tech across the world! Hosting live interviews, esports workshops, sharing resources, and having worked with notable brands such as EA Respawn, elgato, Twitch, and more!
Our Mission
Our mission at BGGC is to advocate for Representation, Equity, and Opportunity for marginalized identities in the Gaming and Tech Industries.
In the face of rampant toxicity, exclusion, and being undervalued, WE. RESIST.
The Code
The “Code” in Brown Girl Gamer Code is not just any word.
You may know it as a common technical term, a way to program software etc. But to us, the Code has a deeper meaning. As Women and Femmes of Color, our experience navigating the gaming and tech industries are often times challenging, but community is what helps us push through! The Code represents just that.
It embodies all of the ways that we connect, support, and show up for each other. It’s about climbing the ladder and bringing our people with us. It’s about sharing resources and making spaces safe for us to show up authentically. It’s about being able laugh until your stomach hurts when playing games with friends, or offering a shoulder for someone to lean on when life gets tough.
We define the Code, and it is our responsibility to always respect and uphold it.
The Code can be seen as the veins in the heart of BGGC. It reveals the pipeline of information we share with each other in terms of safety and security. It’s the moments where refer another BGGC member for an opportunity that may not be right for us individually. The wall of emojis from the community when reacting to a discord post where someone is having difficult time.
Meet BGGC’s Founder
Host, Producer, and Storyteller, Brandii (@yoobrandii) started Brown Girl Gamer Code in 2017 with her best friend Brittney after reflecting on the lack of representation of Black women in gaming. The two had bonded over playing The Sims at 11 years old and attribute their love for video games in fostering a 20+ year friendship!
Brandii has always been an avid gamer starting with the PS1 as her first console. From Spyro, to Tomb Raider and A Bugs Life, gaming has always been a way for her to express herself, get creative, and indulge in problem solving!
Currently, Brandii hosts live interviews for BGGC featuring Women and Femmes of Color in gaming and tech, while producing her own projects highlighting stories often left untold! In addition, she also does program management and community management, with her prior work including companies such as Twitch and Glow Up Games!
Her hope for BGGC is to continue to be a network and resource for members to learn and grow, sparking necessary change in the gaming industry!
Our Values
Representation
BGGC welcomes and recognizes Women and Femmes of Color while also creating a community that captures our unique and similar lifestyles. In gaming and tech where exclusion is rampant, representation gives us hope, boosts our confidence, and normalizes our identities, reinforcing that we are part of these spaces too. Representation allows us to view empowering and positive images of ourselves so that we understand we don't have to fall into stereotypes that others believe us to be.
Gaming & Technology
BGGC is a safe and supportive space where members share experiences through gaming and everyday life interactions. We value building bonds with the community by uplifting them as streamers and content creators and supporting the different ventures that they are set on, whether it be coding, voice acting, art, writing, etc. Our community is always striving to be validating, resourceful, and in harmony to help each other reach goals and support membersʼ development.
Equity & Inclusion
Gaming and Technology are what brings us together. It has the power to heal and build connections. We value exploring, learning, and infiltrating the world of gaming and technology, not only by highlighting the Women and Femmes of color that are already in the gaming industry, but also by making this world more accessible for to those who want to become more experienced but donʼt know where to start.
Engagement
The gaming and tech industries are heavily white and male dominated, and often uphold practices that are exclusionary to Women and Femmes of Color. BGGC aims to hold the industry accountable for fostering gatekeeping and toxic spaces. Our mission is to change the culture and gain access to resources and opportunities within the field of gaming and tech for people of marginalized identities.
Safety & Security
BGGC fosters engagement within our community to create new and meaningful experiences that promote growth and bonding. We value our membersʼ input and feedback to keep the organization going in a direction that is best for us all. We also value being personable and cultivating an environment of care where people don't feel like they have to face obstacles in their life alone. Being an engaged member means not only building relationships in the community, but also engaging with content and new opportunities in the industry.
Community
BGGC places the safety and security of our members, who are of various backgrounds and identities, at the forefront of the community. We maintain this safety both through collective action and through choosing not to associate with brands, groups, or ideas that do not align with our core values. Our community is equipped with conflict and crisis teams, moderators, and administrators who all contribute to maintaining its safety. We also ensure that our members have the knowledge to keep themselves and their personal information safe and secure when gaming and interacting online.
Our Values
Representation
BGGC welcomes and recognizes Women and Femmes of Color while also creating a community that captures our unique and similar lifestyles. In gaming and tech where exclusion is rampant, representation gives us hope, boosts our confidence, and normalizes our identities, reinforcing that we are part of these spaces too. Representation allows us to view empowering and positive images of ourselves so that we understand we don't have to fall into stereotypes that others believe us to be.
Gaming & Technology
Gaming and Technology are what brings us together. It has the power to heal and build connections. We value exploring, learning, and infiltrating the world of gaming and technology, not only by highlighting the Women and Femmes of color that are already in the gaming industry, but also by making this world more accessible for to those who want to become more experienced but donʼt know where to start.
Equity & Inclusion
The gaming and tech industries are heavily white and male dominated, and often uphold practices that are exclusionary to Women and Femmes of Color. BGGC aims to hold the industry accountable for fostering gatekeeping and toxic spaces. Our mission is to change the culture and gain access to resources and opportunities within the field of gaming and tech for people of marginalized identities.
Engagement
BGGC fosters engagement within our community to create new and meaningful experiences that promote growth and bonding. We value our membersʼ input and feedback to keep the organization going in a direction that is best for us all. We also value being personable and cultivating an environment of care where people don't feel like they have to face obstacles in their life alone. Being an engaged member means not only building relationships in the community, but also engaging with content and new opportunities in the industry.
Safety & Security
BGGC places the safety and security of our members, who are of various backgrounds and identities, at the forefront of the community. We maintain this safety both through collective action and through choosing not to associate with brands, groups, or ideas that do not align with our core values. Our community is equipped with conflict and crisis teams, moderators, and administrators who all contribute to maintaining its safety. We also ensure that our members have the knowledge to keep themselves and their personal information safe and secure when gaming and interacting online.
Community
BGGC is a safe and supportive space where members share experiences through gaming and everyday life interactions. We value building bonds with the community by uplifting them as streamers and content creators and supporting the different ventures that they are set on, whether it be coding, voice acting, art, writing, etc. Our community is always striving to be validating, resourceful, and in harmony to help each other reach goals and support membersʼ development.
Our Values
Representation
BGGC welcomes and recognizes Women and Femmes of Color while also creating a community that captures our unique and similar lifestyles. In gaming and tech where exclusion is rampant, representation gives us hope, boosts our confidence, and normalizes our identities, reinforcing that we are part of these spaces too. Representation allows us to view empowering and positive images of ourselves so that we understand we don't have to fall into stereotypes that others believe us to be.
Gaming & Technology
Gaming and Technology are what brings us together. It has the power to heal and build connections. We value exploring, learning, and infiltrating the world of gaming and technology, not only by highlighting the Women and Femmes of color that are already in the gaming industry, but also by making this world more accessible for to those who want to become more experienced but donʼt know where to start.
Equity & Inclusion
The gaming and tech industries are heavily white and male dominated, and often uphold practices that are exclusionary to Women and Femmes of Color. BGGC aims to hold the industry accountable for fostering gatekeeping and toxic spaces. Our mission is to change the culture and gain access to resources and opportunities within the field of gaming and tech for people of marginalized identities.
Engagement
BGGC fosters engagement within our community to create new and meaningful experiences that promote growth and bonding. We value our membersʼ input and feedback to keep the organization going in a direction that is best for us all. We also value being personable and cultivating an environment of care where people don't feel like they have to face obstacles in their life alone. Being an engaged member means not only building relationships in the community, but also engaging with content and new opportunities in the industry.
Safety & Security
BGGC places the safety and security of our members, who are of various backgrounds and identities, at the forefront of the community. We maintain this safety both through collective action and through choosing not to associate with brands, groups, or ideas that do not align with our core values. Our community is equipped with conflict and crisis teams, moderators, and administrators who all contribute to maintaining its safety. We also ensure that our members have the knowledge to keep themselves and their personal information safe and secure when gaming and interacting online.
Community
BGGC is a safe and supportive space where members share experiences through gaming and everyday life interactions. We value building bonds with the community by uplifting them as streamers and content creators and supporting the different ventures that they are set on, whether it be coding, voice acting, art, writing, etc. Our community is always striving to be validating, resourceful, and in harmony to help each other reach goals and support membersʼ development.
Meet the Team
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Brandii
FOUNDER
COMMUNITY MANAGER
She/HerBrandii is the founder and community manager of BGGC. She is heavily involved in all of BGGC’s activities.
She started gaming on the PS1 and uses gaming to express herself and be creative.
Favorite games: Spyro, Tomb Raider
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Musume
MARKETING & BRAND
She/HerMusume takes care of all things digital marketing and branding for BGGC, from graphics and brand identity to social media.
In her free time, she enjoys digital illustration, cooking pasta dishes, and coffee.
Favorite games: Destiny 2, Soulsborne series
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BlazetteMidnight
COMMUNITY EVENTS
She/HerBlazetteMidnight forms half of the community events committee, which organizes BGGC’s many community events and activities.
She’s also a chill variety streamer and enjoys crafting cosplay props in her free time.
Favorite games: Genshin Impact, Hades
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PopNoTarts
COMMUNITY EVENTS
She/HerPopNoTarts forms half of the community events committee, which organizes BGGC’s many community events and activities.
She’s a musician and SEGA’s honorary poster child.
Favorite games: The Sims 2, Dislyte
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MorganOfTheLeaf
FUNDRAISING & CHARITY
She/HerMorgan is part of the fundraising and charity team. She works together with individuals and organizations to coordinate meaningful and successful fundraising campaigns.
She once featured on the news for playing Pokemon Go!
Favorite games: Little Nightmares, Overcooked
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Mockstache
DISCORD MODERATOR
They/ThemMockstache helps to maintain safety and security in the BGGC Discord server.
They were born and raised in Las Vegas, and the only game they have ever completed is Phantasy Star Online.
Favorite game: Dead by Daylight
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MsHexley
TWITCH MODERATOR
DISCORD MODERATOR
She/HerMsHexley moderates the Twitch channel and Discord server. She enjoys keeping the community protected while throwing out trolls Fresh Prince style.
She loves making fan edits in her spare time.
Favorite games: Saints Row 2, The Sims 2
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HighoffLuna
TWITCH MODERATOR
She/HerHighoffLuna is part of our Twitch moderation team. She ensures the community’s safety during Twitch streams and assists the stream team.
She enjoys being able to protect her community while meeting new people.
Favorite games: Destiny 2, Apex Legends
Find us on Twitch
The BGGC Twitch channel is home to talented women and femmes of color from the community who stream all manner of content, from first-person shooters to indie games to just chatting and even educational content.
Visit our Twitch channel today and see our streamers in action!
