How to celebrate Google Black History Month

Black History Month is officially here and Google is kicking things off With a greater celebration of black creators, artists and innovators across their platforms. From YouTube and Google TV to Play Store and Chrome, the search giant makes it easier than ever to explore black culture all month.

On YouTube, Google shines a limelight on rising black stars and legendary voices in music, television and social media. YouTube Music serves playlists dedicated to regional dance genres such as Chicago House and Nola Bounce, while art from Stonie Blue brings even more energy to the platform throughout February.

Over to Google Arts & Culture, the focus is on the legendary black artist Elizabeth Catlett, whose powerful work captures the depth and beauty of black life. Plus, Amistad Research Center in New Orleans adds fresh stories and exhibitions that offer a deeper look at black history and creativity.

For those looking for something to watch, Google TV has a curated black story month collection right on the page for your page. Whether it’s classic movies like Monster’s Ball, Hit Series Like Power or the iconic miniseries, there is no lack of powerful black storytelling to explore. Many titles are available via subscriptions, while others can be streamed for free with ads.

Google Play Store highlights black developers with a special collection of must-try apps and games. From Boddle to Treasure Party: Puzzle Fun! And bet+, these choices show the creativity and innovation of black -led projects.

And if you want to bring black art to your daily browsing, Google Chrome’s “Black Artists Series” has you covered. This collection contains great work from black artists such as Neka King, Olivia Fields and Derrick Ofosu Boateng, which lets users add a cultural touch to their browser with just a click.

With all these initiatives, Google makes it easy to engage in black culture in a meaningful way this month. But let’s be real – black story and creativity deserve to be celebrated all year round.

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