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

Black History Month begins
1 Oct 2023Lake Bled, Slovenia
1 Oct 2024Black History Month

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City of ice
The bears of summer
14 Aug 2024World Lizard Day
12 Jan 2024Bukhansan National Park, South Korea
10 Oct 2023Mount Sopris, Colorado, USA
1 Jan 2024Happy New Year!
1 Sep 2024Totally Thames Festival, London
30 Oct 2023Common raven
28 Nov 2024City Hall, London, England
26 Feb 2024Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada
13 Sep 2024Point Reyes National Seashore, California, USA
21 Jan 2024Squirrel Appreciation Day
20 Sep 2025Oktoberfest begins!
6 Jun 2024The 80th anniversary of D-Day
3 Sep 2024Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington, USA
A braided river
12 Mar 2024Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
25 Mar 2024Happy Holi!
16 Apr 2025Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States
A future built on the past
The animal kingdoms great migration
Today, a nation was born
Im ready for my close-up, Mr. DeSquirrel
18 Feb 2025The Great Blue Hole, Belize
A temple to treasure
19 Nov 2023Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia
15 Jan 2024Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
23 Sep 2025Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
29 Aug 2025Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
27 Mar 2025World Theatre Day