As we kickoff Black History Month, we thought it would be dope to highlight just brands and influencers of color in cannabis, but brands and influencers of color overall.
Knowing that many of us spend our time streaming movies. If you want to support a dope brand of color, the UMC is your choice.
The first and largest streaming service for Black TV and film, the site has plenty of titles directed, produced and written by people of color. Here are a few selections you might want to try out.
While we look ahead to a possible Kamala Harris presidency in 2020, we can’t forget about the woman who made it possible for Harris to run – Shirley Chisolm. Just one of the many stories of perseverance, strength and great personal sacrifice highlighted in this new UMC original series, “True First” illustrates the journeys of several iconic black men and women who are too often left out of the history books. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
In 1952, Ruby McCollum – a prominent and wealthy black woman – killed a white doctor in Florida after suffering years of sexual abuse tied to practices in the Jim Crow South. Remarkable secrets and terrible truths were revealed during her trial and incarceration, which paved the way for change in our society. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
In 1979, the Sugarhill Gang released the single “Rapper’s Delight.” An instant hit, it brought hip-hop music to the masses, and inspired generations of talented young rappers. Rife with corruption, the powers that be at Sugarhill Records erased the names of original writers and band members, making millions as the artists who wrote the music never saw a dime. Now, after three decades of injustice, the original members of the Sugarhill Gang break their silence about the swindle that cost them everything. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
Elizabeth Keckly, born enslaved in Virginia in 1818, developed a skill as a seamstress and dressmaker that allowed her to buy her freedom. Her talent ultimately led her to Lincoln’s White House, where she became a trusted confidant and the preferred dressmaker for First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
Bound is a hard-hitting documentary that addresses the little-known tension that exists between Africans and African Americans. The film uses personal testimonials to expose this rift, then takes viewers on a journey through the corridors of African and African American historical experiences as it illuminates the moments that divide and bind Africans and African Americans. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
Go behind the music and discover the unknown story of the man of the moment. One of the world’s most successful hip hop stars with the biggest comeback of 2018, watch as Soulja Boy takes viewers on a journey through his rise to stardom. Click HERE to watch the trailer.
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