7 Films and Series to Watch for Black History Month
Posted on February 23, 2026
In honour of Black History Month 2026, celebrate Black Excellence on screen by exploring TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS original films and series on TELUS Optik TV channel 707, Stream+, STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel and TELUS originals YouTube channel.
Since 2014, TELUS originals and TELUS STORYHIVE have invested over $1.3 million in production funding to amplify the voices of Black storytellers across B.C. and Alberta.
Explore these titles representing Black voices filmed in British Columbia and Alberta—from historical deep dives and feature documentaries to video podcasts and digital series.
Bold Ventures | TELUS STORYHIVE Voices
As Bold Ventures unfolds, the series sets the stage for a powerful journey, emphasizing the vital role of Black entrepreneurs in Lethbridge and the role that the BIPOC Foundation plays in aiding these businesses, further amplifying their impact.
Creative Lab | TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcast
Master creative skills with Edmonton's Fahad Suleiman! This comprehensive series breaks down everything from videography to design in easy-to-follow steps. Each episode provides practical tutorials, expert insights and industry secrets for mastering various creative disciplines. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike looking to expand their creative toolkit. Features hands-on demonstrations, technical tips and real-world applications.
It Takes a Village: An East Van Story | TELUS originals
It Takes a Village explores the transformative power of community, mentorship and basketball in East Vancouver. It follows two Ugandan-Canadian brothers on a journey of resilience and unity as they empower at-risk youth to triumph over adversity.
Melanin Convos | TELUS STORYHIVE Voices
Join Edmonton local Nikita Bucknor and her husband, Nigel Bucknor, as they discuss the ups and downs of marriage, becoming parents and how millennials are redefining fatherhood and motherhood, more specifically, black fatherhood and motherhood.
Union Street | TELUS originals
Spanning three generations, the film chronicles Black Vancouverites who are working to rebuild a community that was destroyed in the 60s and redefine what it means to be African-Canadian.
Untold Stories of Black Women in Edmonton | TELUS STORYHIVE Voices
Step into the empowering stories of strength and resilience of six black women in Edmonton who are overcoming extraordinary barriers and making remarkable contributions towards building inclusive communities, which often go unnoticed and untold.
Untouchable Crew | TELUS STORYHIVE Editions
In the 80s, Edmonton had a thriving breakdance scene where b-boys practiced in basements, warehouses and street corners. The need to be the best led to a very competitive scene, but one battle would change everything.