
Celebrating Black History Month
Free Black History Events
We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance - February 3, 6:00 PM
Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215
In conversation with Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, Carter Jackson will discuss force alongside other vital tactics that have shaped the Black struggle, from the restorative power of finding joy in the face of suffering to the quiet strength of simply walking away.
- Black in BioTech - February 12, 7:30-9 Register Here
The Black in Biotech Panel highlights the achievements and experiences of Black professionals shaping the biotech industry. This event will feature inspiring discussions with trailblazing scientists and leaders, exploring career pathways, industry trends, and the importance of diversity in STEM. Join us to celebrate Black excellence, gain valuable insights, and connect with a community committed to fostering inclusion and innovation in biotechnology.
Black History Resources- Learn More!
READ
Boston Public Library
Blackest Book Club
CNN's "The unsung heroes"
WATCH
- 13th (Netflix)
- Loving (Netflix)
- Lee Daniels’ The Butler (Netflix)
- Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History (Netflix)
- Summer of Soul (Hulu)
- Emancipation (Apple Tv)
- 12 Years A Slave (Hulu)
- Antebellum (Hulu)
- Freedom Riders: https://www.pbs.org/video/american-experience-freedom-riders/
- Black Art: In the Absence of Light (HBO)
- Eyes on the Prize (HBO)
- The Black Power Mixtape (Amazon Prime)
- The Black Godfather (Netflix)
- The 1619 Project (Hulu)
- The Hair Tales (Hulu)
Black Women
- Becoming “Michelle Obama Documentary” (Netflix)
- Hidden Figures (Disney+)
- The Help (Hulu)
- Harriet (Hulu)
- Self Made (Netflix)
- Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (Amazon Prime)
- Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (Netflix)
LGBTQ
- My Name is Pauli Murray (Amazon Prime Video)
- The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson (Netflix)
Black Men
- Selma (Hulu)
- John Lewis: Good Trouble (Amazon Prime Video/HBO)
- Race (Hulu)
- 42 (Hulu)
- Marshall (Apple TV)
- Judas and the Black Messiah (Amazon Prime)
- Malcom X (Prime)
- Black Wax: Gil- Scott Heron (Amazon Prime)
- King in the Wilderness (HBO)
- Barry (Netflix)
VISIT
- Museum of Science: Black History Month Events
- Black Heritage Trail in Boston
- Freedom Trail in Boston
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston: The City Talks: Black Art in Colonial Spaces
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Celebrate! with Len Cabral — Stories of Hope and Joy
- Institute of Contemporary Art Boston: Play Date: Caribbean Celebration
- The West End Museum: African American History in the West End: Resistance & Redlining
- Boston Conservatory Orchestra: Celebrating Black History Month
- Newton Community Pride: Black History Month
- Black History Month Film Festival
- There are Stories to Tell: Black History Month Talks
- Museum of African American History Boston: Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy
LISTEN
- History Black
- NPR: Code Switch Podcast
- NPR: Seizing Freedom Podcast
- Apple: Beyond Black History Podcast
- NPR: Real Black History Podcast
TEACH/SHARE
- Black History Month Teacher Guides
- Black History Month Origins for Kids
- Black History Month For Parents
- Black History Month Lessons
DONATE