Black history is everywhere on streaming right now, from indie must-sees and documentaries to mainstream films and TV from big studios. Cord cutters have more choices than ever to find Black-centric content, including ad-supported streaming, Black-owned platforms, and if you want one place to start, here are the streaming collections worth giving a try this month.
KweliTV — indie, Black-owned, curated
KweliTV is a Black-owned streaming service that curates films, documentaries, series, and kids’ programming with an Afrocentric focus. With a library of +800 titles, KweliTV highlights Black stories from across the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, and the broader diaspora, giving viewers a richer, more global understanding of Black history and culture. Good for indie, festival, and under-the-radar titles you won’t find on the big platforms, Kweli TV celebrates Black culture and history all day, every day.
After a 7-day free trial, plans start as low as $1.99/month (KweliKID + Ads), or upgrade to Kweli (No Ads) for $5.99/month for access to everything the platform has to offer, including a member-only loyalty program, events, community, free giveaways, merch, and much more.
Disney+ Hulu (Bundle) — big studio depth + curated picks
For Black History Month, Disney+ and Hulu have rolled out their Black Stories collection, spotlighting Black movies and series. The bundle is the easiest way to mix family favorites, prestige films, and current TV all together in one place. From mainstream Black cinema and series to informative documentaries, there’s something for everyone.
Notable titles available to stream today include Abbot Elementary, Snowfall, Power, Grown-Ish, Sister Act, Insecure, The Princess and the Frog, Soul, Proud Family, That’s So Raven, Wonder Man, Soul of a Nation Presents: X/onerated — The Murder of Malcolm X and 55 Years to Justice, Hidden Figures, and hundreds of others.
Plex — free “Black Cinema” on demand + options for Plex Pass
Plex Black Cinema collection is an on-demand hub of a lot of free, ad-supported titles for cord cutters who want access to classics and lesser-known features. All month long, Plex is celebrating Black History Month with a wide range of notable titles.
Driving Miss Daisy, Akeelah and the Bee, Slice, The Long Walk Home, Morris From America, Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, The Defiant Ones, In The Heat of the Night, Woman in Motion, For Colored Girls, and Twenty Feet From Stardom are few of the popular on-demand selections available to stream today.
Apple TV — curated, prestige picks and documentaries
Apple TV has curated Black History and “Essential Stories” picks by combining prestige films, acclaimed documentaries, and Apple Originals that bring high production values and exclusive programming. Known for its prestige films and artist-driven docs, the streamer often curates themed collections across the Apple TV app.
The Black History Month Collection on Apple TV was crafted by the Smithsonian Channel and explores important milestones by African Americans throughout history. The Banker, Louis Armstrong: Black & Blues, Swan Song, and other prestige films/documentaries Apple highlights during BHM.
Tubi — free, massive Black Cinema collection + Tubi Originals
Another free streaming service worth trying this Black History Month is Tubi. The free, ad-supported streamer has a huge variety of titles, featuring star-studded hits and classics that are spotlighting Black voices across genres with its Black Storytelling hub.
Tubi has everything from comedies and dramas to thrillers and crime films, including hidden gems and indie voices. New arrivals spotlighting Black voices for BHM include Blue Streak, Menace II Society, Native Son, The Player’s Club, Soul Power, and Proud Mary, among others. Over 97 million viewers visit the site monthly and stream 275,00+ titles, including 300+ Tubi Originals. Cord cutters who love exploring Black stories without paying for multiple subscriptions should give Tubi’s free Black Cinema treasure trove a look today.
BET+ — contemporary Black TV & originals on-demand all year.
BET+ is focused on Black stories and features a deep catalog of Tyler Perry shows, BET originals, dramas, and reality series. The streamer offers +2000 hours of Black-centered content, including modern Black TV hits, originals and exclusive premieres.
The entire service is built around Black narratives instead of temporary hubs with new, exclusive originals every week. The catalog includes critically-acclaimed films and series, as well as stage plays and legacy BET programming. Sistas, The Oval, House of Payne, College Hill: Celebrity Edition, Comic View, Kemba, Gun Hill, and First Lady of BMF highlight notable offerings on the service.
With plans starting at $5.99 per month after a free trial, add BET+ to your streaming rotation this Black History Month.
Paramount+ — the “Black Voices Collection” spotlights Black storytelling
Black Voices Collection on Paramount+ offers a dedicated hub that brings together films, documentaries, and TV series from the Paramount catalog. Add this to your streaming lineup if you want a one-stop shop for classics, award winners, and recent hits that pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions of Black Americans who have shaped history and culture.
With a catalog of 40,000 episodes and movies across multiple genres, Paramount+ has something to watch for all households. Selma, Us, Harlem Nights, Marshall, Fences, Dream Girls, Shaft, and The Original Kings of Comedy are just a few of the curated titles found in the Black Voices collection.
Prime Video — curated BHM collections and buy/rent options
The Prime Video Culture Rated hub is curated for Black History Month, combining feature films and series with documentaries that explore history and culture. Some titles are available to watch for free, so a Prime membership isn’t necessary. Prime also offers titles available to purchase or rent.
Prime’s Culture Rated selection highlights Black-led originals, live TV channels, classics, icons, influences, and more. Available titles include Relationship Goals, Sinners, Silver Dollar Road, A History of Black Achievement in America, Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, Evolution of the Black Quarterback, Power of the Dream, and hundreds of others.
