What to Watch for Black History Month and Beyond

Since its inception in 1915, Black History Month has been dedicated to chronicling the journey of Black individuals from the shackles of slavery to their ongoing fight for equity and civil rights. It also serves to celebrate the Black community's significant civic and cultural contributions to society. Today, this observance extends beyond February, as major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and Hulu leverage this national holiday to spotlight content created by Black artists and featuring Black talent.

This period presents a perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding of Black activists, icons, and trailblazers, or to enhance and correct your knowledge of U.S. history through insightful documentaries. Whether you're eager to broaden your viewing repertoire with content crafted by Black creatives or simply wish to revisit the films and series that have significantly influenced and continue to shape cultural landscapes, there's something for everyone.

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• What to Watch on Apple TV+
• What to Watch on Disney+
• What to Watch on Hulu
• What to Watch on Max
• What to Watch on Netflix
• What to Watch on Peacock
• What to Watch on Paramount+
• What to Watch on Prime Video

There are numerous ways to engage with and honor Black creativity, with one of the simplest being to explore movies and shows that feature Black casts or focus on Black perspectives. You may discover unexpected connections or insights. Below, you'll find a selection of the most acclaimed and popular titles available on these streaming services, perfect for curating your watchlist and continuing to reflect on and celebrate Black history.