https://blackeconomicdevelopment.com/youtube-monetization-requirements-2027-black-history-month/ Black Economic Development.com en 2026-08-12T23:31:26+00:00 YouTube Is Doubling Its Monetization Barrier on the First Day of Black History Month https://blackeconomicdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/YouTube-Knows-What-February-1-Means-842-x-474-px.png YouTube February 1 Monetization Gate and Black Creators A cinematic editorial image showing a Black digital creator working in a professional home studio while a monetization eligibility interface displays higher YouTube entry thresholds: 4,000 to 8,000 watch hours and 10 million to 20 million Shorts views. A February 1 calendar reinforces the timing of the policy change. The visual emphasizes labor, control, distribution, and access to creator-economy revenue.