VANCOUVER — In honour of Black History Month, Telus announced today it will donate the full cost of rentals from its Celebrating Black History collection in the Telus Video on Demand library, up to $10,000, to the Black Health Alliance, a community-led charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
The Celebrating Black History collection is available now through March 1 to all Telus Optik and Pik TV customers. The 42 curated films in the collection featuring Black artists and honouring Black history include award-winning titles such as Just Mercy, Harriet, I Am Not Your Negro and Selma. Rentals cost between $5 and $7.
“Telus is deeply committed to helping create a more inclusive society. Recognizing and celebrating the diversity of our team, customers and communities enables a broader exchange of ideas and perspectives, and ultimately means we can better understand and support the needs of the people we serve,” said Zainul Mawji, executive vice-president of home solutions and customer excellence at Telus, in a press release.
“Black History Month is an important opportunity to learn about and reflect upon the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black leaders, past and present. Telus is proud to support the important work of the Black Health Alliance and to amplify the voices and powerful stories of Black artists and producers through our curated Celebrating Black History collection on Optik TV. We stand united in promoting equity, fairness, and systemic change across Canada and well beyond,” Mawji said.
In addition, to celebrate Black artists in Canada, Optik and Pik TV customers can access a curated selection of free titles from Telus Originals, Storyhive and YouTube playlists available on Community Connections (channel 345). Customers can watch films produced by Canadian filmmakers such as Dance Like Everybody’s Watching produced by Simone Blais and The Walk On produced by Marshall Lee, along with Telus original produced series including Secret Calgary: Kicking Up a Fuss and Secret Victoria: Rush to Freedom.
The full list of featured films in the Celebrating Black History collection can be found on demand through Optik and Pik TV.
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