How Television Networks Are Celebrating Black History Month in 2021

Ever since the very first episode of Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast with actor Sinqua Walls, the New Hollywood Podcast celebrates Black culture and talent 12 months out of the year. February is Black History Month so we like to put extra shine on Black Hollywood and recognize the achievements of the community and how they have paved the way and pushed the needle further when it comes to diversity and representation in film & TV.

Stacey Abrams, Ziwe Fumudoh and Nicole Byer are among the cultural figures and notable creators set to appear in YouTube Originals’ Black History Month Celebration, Black Renaissance. Also joining the YouTube special are H.E.R., Anderson .Paak, Kelly Rowland, Bob the Drag Queen, Maurice Harris, Yung BBQ, TwinsthenewTrend, Sherrie Silver, Oumi Janta, Donté Colley and Hollywood Movement.

Mini Valentines! Carly Waddell, Jana Kramer and more celebrity parents celebrated Valentine’s Day on Sunday, February 14, with their children.

Valentine’s Day was a little different this year but stars celebrated their love for their significant others by posting sweet tributes on social media.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, nobody does it quite like our favorite celebs! The most romantic day of the year looks a little different in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, however A-listers like Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, and Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were still able to make to make the day special! We’ve rounded up snaps of how the stars are celebrating on February 14.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate important Black figures, moments that pushed the movement forward, and causes that support and amplify Black voices.

Spike Lee's to Regina King's, Shaka King's and Lee Daniel's, each film serves as a time capsule — capturing the events of the era from which it was inspired — but are also as timely today as ever, speaking directly to a culture that still needs to experience these stories.

With three weeks left in Black History Month, there is still plenty of dedicated programming to be found on television and the streaming services that spotlight Black stories and highlight issues of particular relevance to the community. ABC Owned Television Stations The eight stations (in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno) will each air local premium content for Black History Month.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a group of young poets over the weekend, once again taking time to support a cause that's important to them.The couple surprised the poets — who are part of the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit — Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities — on Saturday via Zoom.

A royal treat! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took poetry lovers by surprise when they attended a writing class via Zoom as a way of celebrating Black History Month.

Time to watch and learn. In honor of Black History Month, Us Weekly shares our recommendations for what shows and films to watch this February — and all year round.

Black History Month. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and to highlight their undeniable impact on American history.

Lisa Cortes This crusade is much more important than the anti-lynching movement, because there would be no lynching if it did not start in the schoolroom.— Carter G. Woodson (1933)The invites always come as the year turns over.

The Weeknd is giving back. In honor of Black History Month, the 30-year-old singer teamed up with Postmates to donate 150 meals to healthcare workers in Tampa, Florida.The location of the donation is a nod to The Weeknd's Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, which is set to take place Sunday in Tampa.

Rihanna is still being a voice for the late Breonna Taylor. She was a Black Louisville, KY paramedic who was killed when police opened fire into an apartment, shooting her eight times and killing her in a botched “no knock” raid while looking for a drug suspect who was already in custody. As Feb.