Black History Month starts today, February 1 and ends on Monday, March 1. In celebration of the month, Apple is launching a slew of curated products including new apps, music, books, podcasts, maps and guides, apple watch designs and more.
Here’s a list of a few things you’ll find at Apple in honor of Black History Month.
Apps: Throughout February, Apple enthusiasts can visit the App Store Black History Month Hub and find a list of Black-owned businesses, developers, entertainment, gaming and social justice apps. Developers will discuss the importance of representation.
Music: Apple Music will launch a month long experience across Apple Music, Apple Music radio, and Apple Music TV that highlights some of the most remarkable musicians spanning jazz, blues, soul, gospel, R&B, pop, and hip hop.
Maps: Created in collaboration with EatOkra, a Black-owned business directory app based in Brooklyn, New York. EatOkra works with local chefs to provide a food-themed directory of Black-owned restaurants in local communities.
TV App: This month’s theme for “Essential Stories” on the Apple TV app will spotlight the multidimensionality of the Black family and its representation onscreen. Viewers can dive into the “Essential: Stories That Honor Black Families” collection with curated sets of films and TV shows that explore motherhood, fatherhood, iconic TV families, queer chosen families, and more.
News: Apple News readers can explore curated topic groups that will highlight the best journalism around race in America. Separately, a special Apple News+ Spotlight collection will feature audio articles that celebrate the Black experience.
Books: A broad new collection on Apple Books will highlight great books and audiobooks by Black authors across a variety of genres, including literary fiction, history, memoirs, and books for young readers.
Podcasts: On Apple Podcasts, listeners can enjoy an expansive set of shows from powerful Black voices including Michelle Obama, Joe Budden, Phoebe Robinson, and Baratunde Thurston to name a few.
Apple Watch: Apple is introducing the Black Unity Collection, designed to celebrate and acknowledge Black history and Black culture. The collection includes a limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6, the Black Unity Sport Band, and a Unity watch face.