Twitch streamer Amira Virgil on building communities for other Black creators and the gear she loves most
Amira Virgil, a Brooklyn-based Twitch streamer known as Xmiramira, founded Noir Network in 2021 to support Black female creators with business knowledge and community resources. Her initiative helped members secure over $50,000 in brand deals within its first six months. Virgil also leads The Black Simmer, created the Melanin Pack for The Sims 4, and consults for gaming publishers.
- ▪Amira Virgil launched Noir Network in 2021 to provide support and business insights for Black female creators.
- ▪Noir Network generated more than $50,000 in brand deals for its members within the first six months.
- ▪Virgil is the founder of The Black Simmer, created the Melanin Pack for The Sims 4, and serves as a consultant for gaming publishers.
- ▪She was featured on Mashable's Mash101 list in 2025 as one of the top content creators shaping digital spaces.
- ▪Virgil relies on a Sony A6400 camera and Shure SM7B microphone for her content creation setup.
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Home > Life > Digital Culture Twitch streamer Amira Virgil on building communities for other Black creators and the gear she loves most Plus her top five "desert island" video games. By Nicole Cammorata Nicole Cammorata Director of Special Projects As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable's editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. Previously, she was the site's Executive Editor and its very first Shopping Editor before that. Nicole is also Mashable's resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping readers find the perfect present. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School.
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