During October, the UK Celebrates Black History Month. Although Black History Month has been celebrated every February in the USA since 1970, it was not officially celebrated in the UK until 1987, when it was organised by the activist Akyaaba Addai-Sebo who, at the time was the coordinator for special projects for the Greater London Council. The first Black History Month was celebrated only in London, but in the years since, the celebration has spread across the whole UK. It is now celebrated annually each October.

The main aims of Black History Month are to celebrate the achievements and contributions of black people not just in the UK but throughout the world and educate all on black history.

During October, there are many events to celebrate Black History Month across the country, special classes and celebrations are arranged within schools and African and Caribbean societies at universities put on special events and lectures. Museums and art galleries have special themed exhibits and many special themed shows about Black History Month on TV and Radio.

If you would like to get involved and discover more about black history, you will find a full listing of events and exhibitions taking place across the UK on the official Black History Month website www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk.