Countless creative organizations and individuals around the country (and in other parts of the world) celebrated Black History Month from February 1 to February 28, and the Copyright Alliance was thrilled to be among them!
According to History.com, “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of ‘Negro History Week,’ the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.”
Copyright Alliance Celebrated Black History Month 2022
Since 1976, U.S. presidents have dedicated a theme for the month, and the 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, which “acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g., birth workers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) [throughout history].”
Check out the 2022 resources that we compiled below from across the creative community — including videos, events, blogs, movies, documentaries and more from many of our member organizations — to enable everyone to explore the history and importance of this celebration, and the wealth of creativity of Black Creators, during the month of February 2021!
Blogs & Articles by the Copyright Alliance
- Black History Month 2022: Ways Black Creators are Uplifting Their Communities
- Remembering Dr. Maya Angelou During Black History Month
- A Celebration of Black Lives in Creativity
More Blogs & Articles from 2022
- White House Black History Month: Mental Health and Wellness in the Black Community (The White House)
- Black History Month: Family Health, Hidden in DNA (Library of Congress)
- Black History Month: Black Military History Crowdsourcing (Library of Congress)
- From Beyoncé & Solange to Aretha Franklin & James Brown, What Is Your Favorite Black Power Anthem? (Recording Academy)
- UFC Launches Month-long Celebration of Black History Month (UFC)
- Black History Month is Set to Get a “BHM” Nike Dunk in 2021 (Nike)
- Celebrating Black History Month (The Credits / Motion Picture Association)
- Create Change: Conversations with Creators (Adobe)
- Honoring Black Women and Their Creations During Black History Month (Comcast NBCUniversal)
- LOC Celebrates African American History Month (Library of Congress)
TV/Movies/Documentaries/Videos
- Copyright Spotlight: Professor Lateef Mtima on Copyright & Social Justice (U.S. Copyright Office)
- Netflix’s Strong Black Lead Releases Trailer for New Digital Series on Black Photographers (WBLS)
- Five Documentaries to Stream During Black History Month (Fox News)
- 29 Notable African Americans Who Helped Change the World (ABC 6 Action News)
- When I See Black (Adobe)
- The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Black History Month (Disney)
- Making History: The Future and Legacy of Black Entertainment (SAG-AFTRA)
- Black History Month TV guide: 10 Shows That’ll Teach You a Thing or Two About the Black Experience (USA Today)
- The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure (EPCOT | Walt Disney World)
- Voices of the Civil Rights Movement (NBCUniversal)
- Conversations That Matter | The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity (Motion Picture Association)
Books/Articles/Blogs/Essays
- The Art of Healing: A Nostalgic Ode to Black Hair Braiding (LIbrary of Congress)
- ASCAP’s 2022 Fight for Change and #BlackLivesMatter Initiatives
- BMI Celebrates Black History Month (BMI)
- Black Lives Matter Statement (Getty Images)
- A Celebration of Black Lives in Creativity (Copyright Alliance)
- ASCAP Celebrates Black History Month (ASCAP)
- WarnerMedia Celebrates Black History Month (WarnerMedia)
- Remembering Dr. Maya Angelou During Black History Month (Copyright Alliance)
- Blurry Lines: The Complex Intersection of Race & Intellectual Property Neil Turkewitz (Medium)
- From the Desk of David Newhoff: Is Copyright Good for Black Artists? David Newhoff (UNP Blog)
Creators We Are Highlighting for Black History Month
- DeForrest Brown, Jr., Techno Musician, Writer, Media Theorist, Curator.
- Sarah Madden, Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer and Illustrator.
- Jena Holliday, Illustrator
- Christina Brown, Lifestyle Blogger
- Mikaela Pabon, Wardrobe Stylist and Content Creator
- Renae L Bluitt, Filmmaker and Digital Creator
- Cheryl Dunly, film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress
- Yance Ford, Transgender Producer and Director
- Yoruba Richen, Film Director, Screenwriter and Producer
- Justin Shiels, Author and Blogger
- T’Ericka, Blogger and Founder of TiffanyJ
- Polly Lrungu, Journalist and Founder of Black Women Photographers
- Robert Hartwell, Broadway Performer and Founder of The Broadway Collective
- Asiyami Gold, Content Creator
- Sofiyat, Digital Creator and Founder of The Oddity
- Laverne Cox, LGBTQIA+ Actress
Library of Congress Exhibitions in #BHM 2022
Several exhibitions are open for in-person visits to the Library of Congress.