And that is TIME on Back to Black 2026! We raised $53,242 for @raceforward.org through an incredible weekend of speedruns, showcases, and above all else, BLACK JOY (HECK YEAH). From all of us at Black in a Flash, THANK YOU. See you next mission. ✊🏾❤️

🏁TIME🏁 Back to Black 2026 has raised a total amount of $53,242 for @raceforward.org! Thank you to the @blackinaflash.bsky.social community and everyone who made this marathon possible, we can't wait to see you next time!! BLACK JOY, HECK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #BTB26

Just gonna take these words from @peassmb.bsky.social with me for the rest of forever Black folks, you do belong. <3 #BTB26

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY RAISED OVER $50,000 FOR @raceforward.org THIS #BTB26 DURING THIS AMAZING FINALE RUN! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO YOU ALL FOR EVERY SINGLE DONATION THAT GOT US HERE! YOU ARE THE REASON THIS HAPPENED!! BLACK JOY, HECK YEAH!!! gdq.gg/live

$50,000 RAISED FOR @raceforward.org!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLACK JOY, HECK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE JERKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #BTB26

SOON 👀👀👀👀 #BTB26

This is it We have one final run of Back to Black 2026 And it's your last chance to donate for a chance to win one of our amazing prizes!!! gdq.gg/prizes #BTB26

AND JUST LIKE THAT $45,000 FOR BACK TO BLACK, HECK YEAH!!!! #BTB26 @prohero.stream @raceforward.org

That's a PB for BTB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND WE'RE STILL GOING!! #BTB26

This is the last day to grab a piece of @dragonroast.coffee's Back to Black collection!!!

Quick, guess the song and game! (answer at the end 😉) #BTB26

There's nothing more beautiful than the silky smooth voice of @champrul.bsky.social as he reads out your donos... well, maybe more donos for Race Forward would be more beautiful... which will lead to more messages... which will lead to MORE SONGS!! #BTB26 gdq.gg/live

Could this be the best emote we've ever had? 👀 #BTB26

Last day of #BTB26 means the last day that you can win some PRIZES!!! Don’t miss out on a chance to win amazing stuff AND help @raceforward.org! Sonic & Shadow Squishmallows for a minimum $10 donation! The Switch 2 + PS5 Racing Bundle for a cumulative $200 in donos! So much more! gdq.gg/prizes

Don't forget to pickup your tees for Back to Black from our official merch lineup! We've got two tees created in collab with @blackinaflash.bsky.social & @gamesdonequick.com available for just two more days! $6 from each tee sold gets donated to @raceforward.org: theyetee.com/backtoblack

MikuSonic the Werehog is a strong one @nadia-hooligan.bsky.social is just getting started! #BTB26 // gdq.gg/live

HI - WE JUST HIT 40K??? BLACK JOY H*CK YEAH!! #BTB26 LET'S KEEP GOING!

📺️ While watching Back to Black this weekend with @blackinaflash.bsky.social & @gamesdonequick.com, check out the super cute "Chibi Joy" design done by @onsta.bsky.social! Merch sales will have 25% go directly to @raceforward.org so order now over at➡️ tantrummerch.com/backtoblack/

Hey, BlueSky — a bit of transparency for you. Today is our final day of our fundraiser event for @raceforward.org, Back to Black 2026. Today is also the day of multiple major events going on country-wide, even globally. With this in mind, know that we’re against the grain and we /NEED/ your help.

🎵 they just fell like dominoes 🎵 while Panzerdeer is giving us substance, why not donate to make @peassmb.bsky.social do more of the same in his Puyo Pop Fever run? gamesdonequick.com/donate/63?pr... #BTB26 // gdq.gg

We're launching our first event Digital Art Bundle with @theyetee.com and we want to showcase your art for charity! If you've created GDQ art in the past or want to create something new, we'd love to see it! Deadline: Feb. 15 Submit your art: theyetee.com/gdqart T&Cs: www.theyetee.com/gdqarttc

Want more beans with your @peassmb.bsky.social? Donate before the Puyo Pop Fever run later this evening to Upgrade to All Courses! #Beans4Peas #PeasNeedsMoreBeans #MakeBeansNotWar #PeasPlease gdq.gg/donate // #BTB26 🫘🫘✨

what playing Team Rose sounds like: here we go here we go i'll do my best here we go my turrrrn here we go i'll do my bes- here we go yah yah frooggyyyyy here we go i'll do my best we did it! #BTB26

@yatogaminlz.blacksky.app really did this BLINDFOLDED?! Thank you to everyone who donated to make this amazing showcase possible!! 👏 #BTB26

Yellow is for Tails, red is for Knuckles, blue is for Sonic, and pink? That's for Amy Rose 😉💗 #BTB26 @yatogaminlz.blacksky.app

But first, it might be time for lunch! Though as much as @champrul.bsky.social is trying to teach @bigbeaz.bsky.social how to cook...you might want to go elsewhere. Your call. #BTB26 // gdq.gg

wait, what do you mean it's the LAST DAY of Back to Black 2026????! 😭 I know it's hard to believe, but don't worry! There's still so many speedruns to watch, so buckle up and let's go!!! Twitch: gdq.gg/live YouTube: gdq.gg/ytlive #BTB26

PRAISE JERKY, WE DID IT!!! $34,000 RAISED!!!!

Chapter 2? AGAIN??? Not again... @mochajones10.blacksky.app / @champrul.bsky.social #BTB26 / gdq.gg

JUMP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK GGs to tippyturner who was a very good sport with the surprise thanks to the commentators and your donations! #BTB26

Tigger be shreddin' #BTB26 // gdq.gg

wait a second, did you just see Joy? 👀

While you're watching Back to Black why not also color in a picture of Joy? Grab a coloring sheet and show us what you create below! #BTB26

We've never seen anyone so locked in as @gamingmusume.bsky.social is in this. very. SECOND! (no but seriously why does the boss have a gun) #BTB26 gdq.gg/live

here's your reminder to hydrate before you die-twice-drate 😉 (don't worry @gamingmusume.bsky.social, i'm sure it'll catch on) #BTB26

Blink and you'll miss it! Kuumba turns a twist on your childhood favorite game into a 10 second quick kill on Crash Man! Note: Watching #BTB26 will lead to more amazing moments like this! gdq.gg/live

What’s better than #BTB26? MORE #BTB26! And with your donos, you can GET more #BTB26!!! Get MORE with @gamingmusume.bsky.social’s run of Sekiro later tonight! You can donate to the Immortal Severance category upgrade right now! We need to hit $31,500 before the run for MORE #BTB26! gdq.gg/donate

Take it from our fearless leader @pleasantlytwstd.blacksky.app! Donate a cumulative $200 over the course of the entire event and be entered to win our GRAND PRIZE! ✨ A PS5 AND a Switch 2 AND two top tier racing games?? Get your donations in now, before end of day tomorrow! gdq.gg/donate // #BTB26

Who's the Better Mascot: Sonic or Mario? 🤔 Let us know and donate to the bidwar going on all weekend! Whoever wins will get a piece of art made by LLK to go in our Digital Art Bundle from @theyetee.com!! 💙 gdq.gg/donate

Thank you to Cedric F Brown of @raceforward.org for stopping by the GDQ studio and sharing the important work we all can do together to advance racial justice! gdq.gg // #BTB26

Thank you to our sponsors, @dragonroast.coffee!!! Grab their exclusive Joy tumbler and a bag of Spiced Reset, a specially made blend just for Back to Black 2026! A portion of the purchase price of these items goes to supporting @raceforward.org 💙 dragonroast.coffee/collections/black-in-a-flash

hmmm. . . bald 😌 #BTB26

Day 2 of #BTB26 is still going strong, with @champrul.bsky.social asking the important questions... is Diddy Kong bald? Well? Chat? Anyone? Hello...? Where did everyone go... gdq.gg/donate

now THIS is how you end a Crash Bandicoot run 😌 #BTB26 @shindarkshadow.bsky.social

We have a whole new set of prizes for Day 3 of Back to Black!! Check 'em out!! gdq.gg/prizes #BTB26

PT said this fight requires hater energy and I'm inclined to agree #BTB26 @pleasantlytwstd.blacksky.app

Hey y'all, Joy here. Ever wonder how I got my flawless looks? Check out this model sheet from LLK! Maybe use it to draw your own version of me for our Digital Art Bundle with @theyetee.com? 👀 #BTB26 🔗: theyetee.com/pages/submit...

It's Day 3 of Back to Black 2026 and today is STACKED!! Get ready and tune in all day as we continue raising money for @raceforward.org!!!! Twitch: gdq.gg/live YouTube: gdq.gg/ytlive #BTB26

We are ending Day 2 of #BTB26 with an ASTOUNDING $20,635 raised for Race Forward so far, and it's only halfway through the event! Missed Day 2? Watch a replay happening on Twitch right now! We'll be live again tomorrow at 12:30PM Eastern for Day 3 with more amazing runs and more black joy!

What do you mean @jrocthegod.bsky.social is running Hades II with his FEET?!?! #BTB26