5 unique ways to show support during Black History Month

Over the past few years, significant effort has been made to amplify the voices of the Black community as they continue to tell their story. While it’s always the right time for learning, February is a month we intentionally set aside to observe and deepen our understanding of the historic strides Black communities have made and their contribution to life and culture.

Here is a diverse cross-section of stories and resources from across the Microsoft ecosystem that celebrate Black history and serve to guide our action as we continue to learn, grow, and work toward a future where respect and the opportunity to flourish and prosper is accessible to all.

BLOG: Celebrating partners who are writing their own history within the Black Partner Growth Initiative | Microsoft Partner Network

Rodney Clark, Corporate Vice President of Channel Sales and Channel Chief, reflects on the trailblazers of the past and present, and features the stories of partners who embody the early success of the Black Partner Growth Initiative and are co-investing their time, energy, and talent to shape the initiative and contribute to the generational wealth-building opportunities that will continue to lift their communities.

Read Rodney’s blog post.

VIDEO: Black History Month 2022 | Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative

Black History Month offers us an opportunity to reflect and honor the trailblazers who have come before us, while inspiring the next history makers. Our partners are representative of the latter group, and their unique lived experiences and successes inspire and shape the Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative.

Hear three partners tell their stories.

ART: Celebrating Black History Month with the Microsoft Art Collection

To commemorate Black History Month, the Microsoft Art Collection is sharing some of the incredible art pieces in our collection by Black and African American artists.

Discover Black & African American artists.

INTERACTIVE: The Legacy Project: Virtual travel & museum tours

The Legacy Museum is a virtual experience from Microsoft Store featuring more than 200 Black and African American changemakers, including Stacey Abrams, John Legend, Dwyane Wade, John Lewis, and Trevor Noah. Experience a full digital re-creation and tour of early 20th Century Black Wall Street before and after the 1920 Tulsa Massacre, explore various histories of communities from Africa to Canada, and discover the worlds of the Tuskegee Airmen, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, and other historic Black icons.

Visit the Legacy Museum exhibit and explore interactive experiences for the whole family.

CHANGEMAKING: Action and inaction matter | Microsoft In Culture

Reflect on the historical strides of Black and African American communities through videos, candid interviews with Microsoft employees, and a wide variety of resources from book clubs to movie, TV, and Xbox game recommendations selected by Black communities at Microsoft.

Explore how action and inaction matter.

We are grateful for the voices and efforts of members of Microsoft employee and partner ecosystem who continue to deepen our recognition of the rich contributions of Black individuals and communities to life, culture, and business.

Learn more about Microsoft’s commitment to address racial equity and how you can make an impact.