Welcome to Black History Month 1 Oct 2025

Welcome to Black History Month

October in the United Kingdom isn"t just about falling leaves—it"s about rising voices. Black History Month highlights the achievements, struggles and contributions of Black people. First marked in 1987 by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a Ghanaian officer at the Greater London Council, the month was created to inspire pride and representation among young Black people. Since then, it has grown into an annual tradition of learning and celebration.

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Today in History

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Black History Month begins
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Single file, please!
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13 Jan 2026Hen Galan
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12 Jun 2025Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
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Bridging past and present
20 Aug 2024Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
On the edge
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11 Jan 2024Eurasian lynx
13 Nov 2023Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain