Introducing Blackbird -- The first internet application developed for the African American community. Blackbird was developed by a team of Afro-Americans to allow you to connect to what's going on in the African-American community.

Why Download the Blackbird Browser

To add to your web surfing experience with content that you would not otherwise find

To have social networks, email and popular web content a click away

To connect with new and interesting people and ideas

Download Blackbird

  • CONNECT to African American Internet News, TV, Sports, websites, and all that's most popular in your community
  • EMPOWER your Internet to find what you want when you want it
  • ENTERTAIN yourself with entertainment content from the African American community

BLACKBIRD FEATURES

  • Black Search
  • Black News Ticker
  • Black Bookmarks
  • Blackbird TV
  • Social Bookmarking
  • Email Manager
  • Social Network Manager

The Blackbird Browser gives you access to Internet sites just like Internet Explorer, plus more community-specific features when you want them. For example, Black Search moves important information from African American sites higher in your search results. Try the Blackbird Browser and see how we are customizing the web experience just for you.

BLACKBIRD IS FREE AND SAFE TO DOWNLOAD

  • Blackbird is safe to download and secure (powered by Mozilla, which powers some of the most popular Internet browsers).
  • Blackbird is supported by some of the leading community and educational organizations.
  • Blackbird is free for you because it is supported by advertising and sponsorships. You don't pay to use Blackbird.

News about Blackbird

Blackbird beta is available for download Nov. 24, 2008.

After more than six months of development, 40A, Inc. has completed the development of the Blackbird internet browser, a software application designed for the African American community by the African American community. The Company has also today announced a grassroots marketing program to promote the Blackbird Browser -- making available banners and buttons for use on websites to promote downloads of the Blackbird Browser. The Blackbird download graphics can be obtained from the Company's website under the tab, "Spread the Word."

Announcement of Blackbird Partners Program Nov. 24, 2008.

Blackbird is proud to announce its Partners Program to fulfill its mission to support charitable organizations beginning from product launch. Blackbird will donate 10% of its 2009 revenue to charitable and educational organizations that are serving the African American community. More information about the participants in the Partners Program can be found under the "Partners" tab on the blackbirdhome.com website. H. Edward Young, Jr., the CEO of 40A, Inc. (dba Blackbird), said "creating a partnership with non-profits was a key goal of the Company and being able to positively contribute to the community is what Blackbird is all about." For more information on how your organization can get involved, please email us at info [at] blackbirdhome.com.