Read later Summary: Kicking off a short series on the state of Black representation in the tech sector, an update on how some firms are trying to address long-standing inequalities and encourage change. Today marks the start of Black History Month in the US, an occasion that Apple has chosen to mark with the launch of a limited edition Black Unity watch, so that anyone with $399 to spare can show their solidarity. (Apple - Black Unity) Black History Month, or African American History Month, is celebrated each year during February to highlight the contributions and achievements of African-American individuals and communities, as well as the struggles for freedom and equality in the United States.