Black History Month: A Streaming Guide to Celebrating Black Creativity
Since its 1915 inception, Black History Month has served to document the journey of Black people from enslavement, their ongoing fight for equality and civil rights, and their significant contributions to society. This February, and throughout the year, major streaming services—Netflix, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and Hulu—highlight films and shows created by Black artists and featuring Black talent.
This is an ideal opportunity to broaden your understanding of Black activists, icons, and pioneers, or to add context (and corrections) to your knowledge of US history through documentaries. Whether you're looking to expand your viewing list with content from Black creatives, on or off-screen, or simply want to (re)watch culturally influential films and shows, this guide offers a starting point.
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Celebrating and learning about Black creativity is readily accessible; simply explore films and shows featuring Black casts or perspectives. You might discover unexpected connections and relatability. The following selections from various streaming platforms will help you build your watchlist and continue reflecting on and celebrating Black history. (Note: Placeholders for streaming platform links are included above. Specific titles would be added here based on current availability on each platform.)
