Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month and gives us an opportunity to celebrate Black culture and history.
45 years ago, in the late 1970s, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
In celebration of BHM, we have put together a list for you to self-educate, celebrate and commit to an understanding of the significance of the future for racial justice. We’ve compiled a list of books, movies, clips and series in an array of genres you can start with below:
Books:
- “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison
- “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” by Beverly Daniel Tatum
- “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander
- “Ain’t I A Woman: Black Women and Feminism” by Bell Hooks
- “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston
Movies:
- “Get Out” directed by Jordan Peele
- “12 Years a Slave” directed by Steve McQueen
- “Selma” directed by Ava DuVernay
- “Moonlight” directed by Barry Jenkins
- “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas
Series, videos and documentaries:
- “When They See Us” on Netflix
- “13th” on Netflix
- “Dear White People” on Netflix
- Most Searched on Google video
- People You Should Know video
African American Achievements should not only be celebrated in February. As an organization, we have the opportunity to learn and embrace continuous achievements of our co-workers, friends, peers, neighbors and customers. Please join Dynamic Works in celebrating the significance of Black History Month.