Even if we donate, protest, or sign petitions, there is always something we can do to be a better ally (open in new tab) for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community. (Open in new tab) It is the responsibility of each of us to do the work and educate ourselves about the past and present of race relations in America. (Opens in new tab) And if you're looking for a show on Netflix to help you do that, I've put together some of the most compelling, thoughtful, and informative shows about race and racism in the U.S. If you have a Netflix password (or a friend), you can watch these You can get deeply involved in Black Stories.

Filmmaker Simon Frederick has brought together some of the biggest names in film, including John Singleton, John Boyega, Whoopi Goldberg, Barry Jenkins, and Jesse Williams, to discuss black cinema in this series. The in-depth interviews cover important topics such as the history of white directors telling black stories and delve into the cycle of filmmakers who must convince studios that projects by and featuring people of color are good for business.

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For those who don't know what the Innocence Project (opens in new tab) does, let me explain: it is an organization that works to overturn false convictions and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices. The series covers eight different cases, and while not all of the subjects are black, the project notes that more than half of the incarcerated prisoners in the United States who were ultimately exonerated by DNA evidence are black. It is yet another reminder of how the justice system is not as it claims to be. [Fifty years after the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965, historian and activist Abdul Rahman Muhammad began investigating the death of the civil rights leader. Mujahid Abdul Halim (also known as Talmadge Heyer and Thomas Hagan), Muhammad Abdul Aziz (also known as Norman 3X Butler), and Khalil Islam (also known as Thomas 15X Johnson), who in 1966 Malcolm X was convicted of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. Heyer admitted his involvement in the killing, but the other two men stated that they were not involved in the crime. Both were released shortly thereafter, but the question remained: who killed Malcolm X?"

Rahman Muhammad, with the help of the Innocence Project, is trying to find out.

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This six-episode documentary examines the famous trial and the role the media played in the verdict. I recommend watching all the episodes, but the one I recall most often is "41 Shots". This episode is about the 1999 murder of Guinean immigrant Amadou Diallo by NYPD officers; Diallo was shot 41 times as he tried to enter his home. He was unarmed. He was unarmed.

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What began as a show about a white New York woman in prison for helping to commit a crime 10 years earlier, over seven seasons, the acclaimed show about many inmates from different backgrounds It has gradually evolved into a highly acclaimed show about many inmates from diverse backgrounds. The witty and often heartbreaking dramas featured police brutality, mass incarceration, the persecution of black transgender women, and the #SayHerName movement.

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If you haven't tried Madame C.J. Walker's hair products (opens in new tab), it's not too late to join the party In this exclusive Netflix series, the first female self-made billionaire Learn more about Madame C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made billionaire. This inspiring true story details how she rose from poverty to build the largest beauty empire of her time.

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Starring Regina King (opens in new tab), Claire-Hope Ashitey, and Bo Knapp, this 10-episode series explores race in America and how the justice system is not equal for all. The story is about a hit-and-run of an African-American teenager by a white Jersey City cop (Knapp) and a cover-up by the police, most of whom are white. It is frustrating and heartbreaking.

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If you like the 2014 movie of the same name as much as I do, this show is a must-see.This Netflix show is a continuation of the first movie and tells the story of black students attending a predominantly white Ivy League college. Don't think this show is all about parties and late night cramming. Dear White People delves deeper, tackling topics ranging from blackface to sexual assault.

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Ava DuVernay (opens in new tab) presents a four-part limited series on the "Exonerated Five," whom you may remember as the Central Park Five. 1989, Central Park, five black male suspects were falsely accused of a woman's assault and rape. This beautifully acted film recounts the events from the perspectives of the five innocent men and their families.

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