Hollywood is full of movies about slavery, segregation, and
the Black struggle, and while these films can serve as important educational tools — especially during
Black History Month — it is important to step back and remember that films about trauma are not the be-all and end-all of Black entertainment.
Black people deserve
happy-go-lucky romances, cultural explorations, and cheesy coming-of-age movies, too! So, if you’re looking for a way to ring in Black History Month 2021, read
books by Black authors,
follow Black influencers, and check out this list of amazing Black films, minus the trauma.
