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Black History Month
Also known as African-American History Month, Black History Month is a tribute to the contributions and influence of Black Americans to the cultural, historical, and technological achievements of the United States. Through innovations and bold ideas, they have helped lead the country forward — and Digital Trends has put together this collection of exclusive features and in-depth reporting to showcase those contributions. We’ll also be taking a look at today’s Black entrepreneurs, people making tomorrow’s history right now.
The best iPhone and Android apps for Black History Month 2024
Here are the best iPhone and Android apps for Black History Month. These apps have been developed by Black-owned businesses and cover various topics.
17 Black inventors who changed the tech world
Thomas Edison isn't the only inventor worthy of recognition. Here, we celebrate the Black inventors who changed the world with their ideas and dedication.
The startup world is stacked against Black founders. Let’s change that
Many believe that we live in a post-racial society where everyone is judged by their abilities and that race and sex are not factors. I know this to be false.
An Amazon A.I. scientist wants to transform downtown Jackson, Mississippi
An Amazon A.I. researcher plans to turn seven buildings and about 500,000 square feet of downtown Jackson, Mississippi, into a technology park and incubator.
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices.
A Black woman invented home security systems. Big Tech gave them racial bias
Marie Van Brittan Brown was a nurse who began the home security revolution that directly led to the current and somewhat troubled ecosystem.
Audios says goodbye to cables and tripping hazards with wireless PA speakers
Audios, a line of fully wireless professional PA speakers that say adios to cables, massively simplifies the setup of live events -- and makes them safer, too.
The best movies to stream for Black History Month
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max have each curated a series of great films for Black History Month. Here are some of our favorites from each streamer.
Microsoft outlines Xbox plans for Black History Month celebration
Xbox's Black History Month plans include spotlights on Black creators, media, and charities.
Apple highlights Black photographers’ local stories with ‘Hometown’ photo series
Apple has posted an exceptional feature highlighting Black photographers from across the U.S. talking about their experience in their hometown.
Apple is celebrating Black History Month across almost all of its services
Apple has announced a series of collections, features, and more, across its services, and in celebrating of Black History Month.
Barnes & Noble used A.I. to make classic books more diverse. It didn’t go well
Barnes & Noble wanted to make Diverse Editions of classic books like Alice in Wonderland. It used A.I. to scan them but missed racist descriptions and important context.
You can catch a free ‘Hidden Figures’ screening in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, you can watch Hidden Figures or free. Fox and AMC Theatres teamed up to hold screenings in 14 cities.
Twitter’s new bot offers Black History Month facts, GIFs, and events guide
Twitter is launching a new bot to mark the start of Black History Month. The bot offers everything from historical facts to events info.