BHM around The World Flashcards
Samsung TV Plus’ more than 200 free channels will offer live, on-demand content including sports, news and entertainment ranging from critically acclaimed documentaries and popular film marathons to news and entertainment programs.
Vevo’s music video channels will feature genre-specific visuals by fan-favorite Black artists and Afro-Latino artists. Fuse Backstage will air All in With Black History Month, which will delve into the stories behind R&B/hip-hop’s most notable acts including Nicki Minaj, Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, Dr. Dre and Rihanna.
Amazon Music
As part of the newly announced Black Culture Is…, Amazon Music will offer a monthlong collection of live streams, Amazon Original songs, playlists and more featuring outstanding Black artists and creators including Summer Walker, Cordae, Wayno, Muni Long, Unusual Demont and more. Fans can catch the latter’s never-before-heard cover of Outkast’s hit song “Prototype.” New episodes of CONNECTED With Wayno and Group Thread will also air throughout the month.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds will continue honoring some of the most successful music artists of all-time this Black History Month. Stunning wax figures of music greats including Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson and the late Billie Holiday will be displayed at multiple Madame Tussauds location including Las Vegas, New York, and California’s bustling Hollywood through February. Other icons including Maya Angelou, Serena Williams and Angela Bassett will also be honored.
Soundcloud
Soundcloud is celebrating “Black Health and Wellness” this Black History Month with curated content and playlists that spotlight Black excellence and creativity. Playlists were created by rising artists including Jalen Santoy, India Shawn and Smooky MarGielaa. Soundcloud will also launch a social media tastemaker series that tells incredible stories using interviews, animations and quotes.
Peacock
Peacock will air programs, films and documentaries from Black creators including the newly rebooted Bel-Air (premiering Feb. 13) and The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. The platform will also air fan-favorite sitcoms including Everybody Hates Chris and The Bernie Mac Show. Original series Take Note and The Amber Ruffin Show will premiere Feb. 24 and 25 respectively.
Disney
All month-long, Disney presents Music For The Movement — a music playlist that explores social injustice movements of the past and present with a focus on Black protest songs and anthems. The collection of songs is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, YouTube and Vevo.
Lion Forge Animation
Lion Forge Animation — the publisher behind Matthew A. Cherry’s Academy Award-winning Hair Love — has penned a new deal with Tuff Gong Collective, which is a joint venture between Universal Music Group and author Cedella Marley. Through the partnership, Lion Forge Animation and Tuff Gong Collective will develop and produce an animated series based on Marley and co-writer Tracey Baptiste’s new picture book, Marley and the Family Band. The children’s book, which features illustrations by Tiffany Rose, was released on Feb. 1.
PBS Stations
The life of living legend Irma Thomas will be celebrated in the special documentary Irma: My Life in Music, set to air on PBS stations nationwide through spring. Produced by Michael Murphy Productions in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and distributed nationally by American Public Television, the 90-minute film will feature performance footage from Thomas, plus an extensive interview with the singer.
Feb. 3
MTV
Grammy-nominated singer and instrumentalist H.E.R., along with fellow musician Jean Dawson and filmmaker Director X, have teamed with MTV to introduce new M-IDs for the network beginning Feb. 3. M-IDs are creative animated renderings of the MTV logo and H.E.R.’s is complete with a special musical touch and a major splash of color. Fans can view H.E.R.’s M-ID on YouTube.
Meta
Meta’s Quest 2 is offering on-demand, virtual reality musical experiences for Horizon Venues App users. Beginning Feb. 4 with rollouts continuing through the month, the VR festivities include a DJ session with Snoop Dogg (aka DJ Snoopadelic) that is live now, a jam session with The Roots band (Feb. 14-20), an inside look at Young Thug’s celebratory Pink album concert (Feb. 21-28) and a special program with Big Freedia (Feb. 22). In addition to its Black History Month musical offerings, Meta will also provide 360° VR films including The People’s House, which features never-before-seen footage from the White House with narration by former President Barack Obama, plus In Protest: Grassroots Stories from the Front Lines which chronicles the unsung heroes of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Feb. 7
Smithsonian Channel
In partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios, the Smithsonian Channel will premiere the four-part docuseries One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and husband Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, the limited docuseries will spotlight previously untold stories about enslavement with special commentary from producer Debbie Allen, Sen. Cory Booker and producer Lorraine Toussaint, among other speakers.
VH1
VH1 has merged Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew to create Love & Hip Hop: Lineage to Legacy, a two-part special that explores African ancestry. Hosted by Dometi Pongo of MTV News, the program will celebrate Africa’s rich history while addressing the aftermath of slavery and stereotypes in Black culture. Part one premieres Feb. 7 on VH1 while part two airs Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Feb. 8
STARZ
STARZ will premiere Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back, a new documentary highlighting the life of Maurice Hines from tap-dancing child prodigy to industry veteran. It will be available for streaming through next year beginning Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. ET. The 92-minute watch, directed by John Carluccio, features firsthand accounts from Hines plus commentary from Debbie Allen, Chita Rivera and Mercedes Ellington.
PBS
PBS will commemorate the life of Jerry Lawson, lead singer and founder of acapella group The Persuasions, in a documentary titled Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story that premieres Feb. 10. The Persuasions were popularly known for hit songs including “I Really Got It Bad For You” (1974).
Feb. 11
Showtime
Showtime Documentary Films will present the three-part docuseries Everything’s Gonna Be All White on Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The limited series explores the history of race and racism in the U.S. from the perspective of people of color. Directed by filmmaker Sacha Jenkins (B—–n’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James), the project includes insights from historians, commentators, actors, activists and artists including Amanda Seales, Jemele Hill, Tamika Mallory and Styles P.
Showtime
Showtime Documentary Films will present the three-part docuseries Everything’s Gonna Be All White on Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The limited series explores the history of race and racism in the U.S. from the perspective of people of color. Directed by filmmaker Sacha Jenkins (B—–n’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James), the project includes insights from historians, commentators, actors, activists and artists including Amanda Seales, Jemele Hill, Tamika Mallory and Styles P.
Recording Academy Grammy Museum
The Grammy Museum officially unveiled its newest “Marley: A Family Legacy” exhibit to celebrate the reggae icon’s career and legacy. Artifacts displayed from the Marley family include a custom Bob Marley tribute edition Gibson guitar, custom-made Catch a Fire clothing outfits by Cedella Marley, and a Ziggy Marley Ovation guitar. Guests can also enjoy an interactive drum lesson dubbed “Learn How to Play Reggae Drums With Santa Davis.” The exhibit will be available through fall.
Discovery+
From executive producers Tina Knowles-Lawson, Kristen V. Carter and Trell Thomas, four-part docuseries Profiled: The Black Man examines the origins of widespread stereotypes that have impacted the lives of Black men in America for centuries. Premiering Feb. 12 on Discovery+, the project debunks longstanding misjudgments and assumptions and includes commentary from Sway Calloway and Billy Porter.
Feb. 15
Hulu
Directed by renowned filmmaker Barry Avrich, Hulu’s “docu-concert” film Oscar Peterson: Black + White explores the life and legacy of the late Peterson from childhood to fame. Packed with firsthand accounts and interviews from Peterson’s widow Kelly, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones and more, the film will beginn streaming Feb. 15 on Hulu.
Netflix
Netflix will premiere the highly anticipated three-part series Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy on Feb. 16. Act 1 of the trilogy is slated to premiere exclusively in U.S. theaters on Feb. 10. The project is directed by duo Coodie & Chike, and delves into Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) life and career journey from struggling artist to international sensation. Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy also boasts never-before-seen footage of Ye during his formative years.
VH1
Nick Cannon’s hit series Wild ‘N Out will celebrate its 300th episode on VH1 Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. As part of Wild ‘N Out’s three-week partnership with Super League Gaming, a live metaverse game experience dubbed Wild ‘N Out: Metaverse Remix will launch immediately after the premiere. Players will be able to use Minehut, a part of Super League’s Minecraft gaming community.
The life of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer is being celebrated in the upcoming Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that showcases her story, music and battle for voting rights. Directed by Joy Davenport, it premieres Feb. 22 on PBS and airs again on Feb. 24 via the World Channel.
Proud Family fans can watch Disney+ on Feb. 23 to catch the premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, a modern spin-off of the early aughts classic. Kyla Pratt returns as the voice of Penny Proud. She’s accompanied by new voiceovers from KeKe Palmer, Billy Porter and more. The show’s reimagined theme song is performed by rising R&B singer Joyce Wrice.
53rd NAACP Image Awards
Black-ish actor Anthony Anderson returns as host of the NAACP Image Awards for the ninth consecutive year. The ceremony will air Saturday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. Due to COVID-19, the two-hour live TV special will be recorded without an in-person audience. With six nominations, H.E.R. leads this year’s contingent of music nominees.
