Below is a round-up of resources that we’ll be diving into to celebrate Black History Month, and that you can also use to participate through reading, watching and listening.

It’s important to us that this list is not meant for us to educate about Black History Month, but instead use our platform as a way to provide awareness and amplify Black voices, creators, educators, businesses, authors and more in our effort to actively take part in our allyship. 

If you’d like to learn more about what we’re doing as a company and community to create a more diverse and inclusive space, you can read our action plan here. 

Here are 8 resources to celebrate Black History Month in 2021: 

#1: Learn about the history of Black History Month by watching this History Channel Video

Learn about the champions and heroes who stood up for their rights, along with understanding a detailed timeline and significant dates in history. Watch the video here.

#2: Attend a Virtual Discussion with Harvard Professors Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain 

On February 2nd, join a discussion with Harvard Professors and Best-Selling Authors Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain on the impact of the African American community focusing on historic eras and their sustained impact on the United States. Sign up for the workshop here.

If you can’t attend this discussion, there are plenty of other educational virtual events hosted by the National Museum of African American History & Culture throughout this month. Learn more here.

#3: Listen to the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, on Spotify

Frederick Douglass was an escaped American slave who became a prominent activist, author and public seeker, becoming a leader of the movement to end the practice of slavery. You can listen to his 1845 autobiography on Spotify narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker. Listen on Spotify here.

#4: Understand what it means to be Anti-Racist from the National Museum of African American History & Culture 

This article provides a detailed breakdown of what it means to be Anti-Racist, along with supplemental videos, guided questions and activities to dive deeper. Read the article here. 

#5: Watch Selma, a historical award-winning documentary about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Watch this historical, award-winning documentary directed by Ava DuVernay that tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights through a momentous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. Watch Selma on Netflix here.

#6: Read 7 Anti-Racist Books Recommended by Educators and Activists

These in-depth books have been recommended by Anti-Racist educators, activists and organizations to purchase online through black-owned bookstores. Read the list here. 

#7: Shop local Black-owned bookstores in your city 

In this Oprah Magazine article, find a list of 125 Black-owned bookstores in your city to support now and always. See the list here. 

#8: Donate to The Loveland Foundation to support Black women and girls seeking therapy

The Loveland Foundation provides opportunity, access, validation and healing to Black women and girls seeking therapy. The organization was established in 2018 by Rachel Cargle. Learn more about the organization here.