RECITATIF | Feb 1 | by Toni Morrison, with forward by Zadie Smith
This short story originally penned in 1983 is the only one Toni Morrison ever wrote, and is being published as a standalone work for the first time. With an introduction by Zadie Smith? Sign us up.

BLACK CAKE | Feb. 1 | by Charmaine Wilkerson
Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel follows two estranged siblings as they mourn their mother’s passing and uncover secrets of her past. Sounds juicy!

BLACK GIRLS MUST BE MAGIC | Feb 1 | by Jayne Allen
In the follow-up to her best-seller Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, protagonist Tabitha Walker discovers that she’s pregnant–after being told she couldn’t conceive. She calls on her grandmother’s wisdom and her community of sisters to navigate this unexpected life change.

WHAT THE FIREFLIES KNEW: A NOVEL | Feb. 1 | by Kai Harris
We love a great coming-of-age story centering a Black girl, and Kai Harris’ novel delivers. We get to meet 11-year-old Kenyatta Bernice (KB) as she adjusts to life with her estranged grandfather following her mother’s disappearance and her father’s death.

GOOD MORNING, GORGEOUS | Feb 11 | by Mary J. Blige
THIS IS NOT A TEST! Repeating, this is not a test! New MJB just in time for Valentine’s Day. We live!

VERZUZ | Feb 15 | Anthony Hamilton v. Musiq Soulchild
Charlene? Halfcrazy?? They thinking about us for Valentine’s Day y’all. Grab your plate of collard greens and mac and cheese because we are READY.

BLACK RADIO III | Feb 25 | by Robert Glasper
For the third installment of his Black Radio collection, GRAMMY winner Robert Glasper returns with guest features from Jennifer Hudson, India.Arie, Ledisi, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more. We can’t wait to get this sonic goodness!

MOONFALL | Feb 3 | In Theaters
Halle Berry saves the world in this sci-fi disaster film.

SINGLE BLACK FEMALE | Feb 5 | Lifetime
Raven Goodwin + Amber Riley + classic thriller premise = Hell yes!

MARRY ME | Feb 9 | In Theaters
Proving “love don’t cost a thing,” JLo returns to the rom-com as pop star Kat Valdez, who picks a stranger out of a crowd to marry (Owen Wilson) when she finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her.

RAISING DION | Feb 1 | Netflix
We’ve got the popcorn ready for season 2 of this sci-fi superhero drama starring Ja’Siah Young and Allisha Wainwright.

PHAT TUESDAYS: THE ERA OF HIP HOP COMEDY | Feb 4 | Amazon Prime
Get your laugh on with this three-part docu-series produced and directed by Guy Torry and executive produced by Reginald Hudlin about the Comedy Store’s legendary Phat Tuesdays. Features Tiffany Haddish, Snoop, Nick Cannon, and more!

POWER BOOK IV: FORCE | Feb. 6 | Starz
The 4th installment in the Power series promises more drama and scandal.

ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF SLAVERY | Feb 7 | Smithsonian Channel
From Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, this 4-part series will air each Monday during Black History Month and includes appearances from Debbie Allen, Soledad O’Brien, Rev. Bernice King.

BEL-AIR | Feb 13 | Peacock
After seeing the official trailer last month, we can’t wait to get into the eager-awaiting dramatic re-imagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

JEEN-YUHS: A KANYE TRILOGY | Feb 16 | Netflix
This 3-part documentary introduces us to a young Kanye on the cusp of fame.

LAW & ORDER | Feb 24 | NBC
Twelve years after the original series ended, Law & Order returns for its 21st season with Anthony Anderson returning as Det. Kevin Bernard.

KILLING EVE | Feb 27 | BBC American
Two words: Sandra Oh. Is there any role she can’t play?

BETTER THINGS | Feb 28 | FX
The Pamela Adlon-led comedy returns with one of our favorite Honeys, Cree Summer.