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Black History Month: Explore, Embrace, Empower
Mikayla Kaptzan, Emily Bonchi & Stew Cornelius
February 12, 2024
Welcome to our Black History Month celebration! As we honor the rich heritage and enduring contributions of Black communities, we invite you to embark on a journey of discovery, appreciation, and empowerment.
Shaping culture first requires understanding history. We've selected these resources because they have inspired us, helped us, and driven our conversations further about how we shape the culture of tomorrow. We hope this curated selection of captivating films, thought-provoking podcasts, inspiring events, and impactful initiatives will serve as a guide through culturally-driven moments that resonate with the essence of Black History Month.
EXPLORE
SEEKING MAVIS BEACON [Film]
This documentary, recognized at Sundance, focuses on Jones’ attempts to find Renée L'Espérance, the face of the '80s computer program Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
HOW I BUILT THIS WITH GUY RAZ [Podcast]
In this episode, Allyson and Wes Felix talk about Saysh and their journey to the top of the track + field world.
HIGH ON THE HOG: HOW AFRICAN AMERICAN CUISINE TRANSFORMED AMERICA [TV Show, Netflix]
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this acclaimed series.
WATCHMEN [TV Show, HBO]
Based on the groundbreaking graphic novel Watchmen, HBO's series is set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws.
THE BANKER [Film, Apple TV+]
In the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur. Based on a true story.
EMBRACE
BLACK FUTURE FESTIVAL [NYC, 2/18-2/25]
The Brooklyn Museum will host a week-long celebration of the African Diaspora and Black History Month. Each day, there will be workshops, performances, storytelling, and much more.
SHOP SMALL [NYC, All Month]
Linked above is a list of thirty black-owned businesses across the five boroughs of NYC to shop at either in person or online.
This social art project features a collection of 5K+ books written by Black women and Black non-binary writers, a virtual Reading Club, a weekly book swap, and more.
RISING SUN: ARTISTS IN UNCERTAIN AMERICA [Philly, Thru March 3]
Pieces from 20 different artists dive into themes of equality, free speech, and other core principles of democracy. On display at AAMP.
CULTURAL AWARENESS [Dallas, 2/9-10]
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre explores global movement and expression through its “Cultural Awareness” show. It will also be live-streamed.
EMPOWER
A call to action for major retailers and corporations to join in creating sustainable and supportive ecosystems for Black-owned businesses to succeed.
Based in Atlanta, the mission of NBF is to expose, educate, engage, and entertain audiences by presenting and supporting the art and artists of African descent.
Goodie Nation exists to eliminate the Relationship Gap that stands in the way of success for many promising entrepreneurs, especially those who are people of color, women, or aren’t located in coastal financial centers.
Mission is to increase the involvement of black women and girls in all aspects of sport, including athletics, coaching, and administration.
“Explore, Embrace, Empower” is a guide designed to welcome individuals to participate in culturally-driven moments through an array of diverse content, events, and non-profit organizations.