Although we dedicate every February to celebrating African American history, it's never a bad time to acknowledge and appreciate Black excellence. The last two years have wreaked havoc on the country with issues including global health crises, economic uncertainty, emotional trauma, and civil rights events. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which arose in 2020, there has seemingly been a drop in patience across the world. In May of the same year, the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police sparked Black Lives Matters protests nationwide. Since the tragic event, there's been a spotlight on the talent and influence of Black arts and culture in America. Additionally, several cable and streamings services are offering Black History Month titles that perfectly fit in with celebrating our history and culture. Comcast Xfinity reports that it's investing millions of dollars in showcasing emerging talent from the top Black film festivals with films like Zahra and the Oil Man, Paris Blues in Harlem, Riverment, Twenty Pearls, and Civic Mind. Xfinity boasts that is the only one of its kind endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association, the world's largest group of Black film critics that gives annual awards for excellence in film and television.
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