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28 Films To Watch During Black History Month That Aren’t About Black Trauma
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28 Films To Watch During Black History Month That Aren’t About Black Trauma

February 4, 2021

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By JORDAN LEWIS

 

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.

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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.

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