HONOR, LEARN & CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Month is a time for celebration, education and reflection. We pay tribute to the vast and powerful contributions of Black Americans and their tremendous impact on U.S. history and our national culture. Throughout the month of February, the Globe will feature special stories, events and programming to celebrate this rich history and to support the future of Black Americans.
Each day, the Globe’s newsroom will be highlighting a notable local Black figure in our Metro section. Our new radio program, Black News Hour, will air two new episodes on February 11th and 25th. Globe Events welcomes you to join our Black History Month Film Festival with free screenings and virtual discussions happening throughout the month and to tune into our UBS Leadership Lunch Series on February 9th.
We invite you to explore these special features and the many ongoing Globe-led initiatives which amplify Black voices and celebrate their stories through the power of our journalism.
Now in its second year, The Boston Globe’s Black History Month Film Festival will honor and celebrate the lives, culture, and creativity of Black Americans through film. Both classic and new works will be made available for virtual viewing throughout the month. Each screening will also be followed by a virtual panel event with Globe writers and editors, filmmakers, and talent to provide insight and context for these stories of strength, joy, and love. RSVP here
Scaling Black-Owned Businesses: From Startup To Full Potential
February 9, 2022 | 12:00—1:00 p.m.
Helping Black entrepreneurs thrive is critical to closing the racial wealth gap. Join us for a conversation on how to eliminate barriers that prevent Black-owned businesses from reaching their full potential. RSVP here
“As we celebrate Black History month, it’s important to ensure we have a Black future. It’s essential to tell our stories of joy, of wellness, of life.”
—Jeneé Osterheldt, culture columnist and founder of A Beautiful Resistance
Explore two full seasons of ABR stories at Globe.com/abeautifulresistance and follow @abeautifulresistance on Instagram
Black News Hour delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city. This month, join us live 8:00am on February 11th as we look at the disparities of COVID and mental health issues in the Black community and at 8:00am on February 25th as we reflect on the anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s killing and how that led to the modern day social justice movement. Listen or watch on 102.9 FM, Roku-TV, Apple-TV, Twitter Live, FB Live, YouTube Live or on Globe.com. Read more, sign up for the newsletter, and watch past episodes now at Globe.com/blacknewshour
“At The Emancipator, we believe that an antiracist society is possible, and we are creating a community for anyone who wants to be part of the solution. Black History Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the abolitionists, the change-makers, the Black Americans who fought for freedom and who continue to push our society toward an equitable future.”
—Deborah D. Douglas and Amber Payne, co-editors in chief, The Emancipator
For more information and to sign up for the newsletter, Unbound, visit theemancipator.org
Throughout the month of February, Boston Globe Media is supporting local Black-owned businesses by providing complimentary advertising space on Globe.com and Boston.com. Ads will feature a Support Black Owned badge and readers can view a full page ad listing participating companies each week in the Boston Sunday Globe. For more information, visit Globe.com/supportblackowned