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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23 Aug 2024Prasat Phanom Rung temple ruins, Thailand
25 Sep 2025Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
On the open ocean road
12 Feb 2026Darwin Day
12 Oct 2024World Migratory Bird Day
21 Nov 2024Lion cubs, South Africa
4 Jan 2026Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
25 Jun 2024Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA
25 Mar 2024Happy Holi!
18 Sep 2023Milky Way over Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
4 Aug 2025Great grey owls in their nest, Finland
21 Nov 2023Grey seal pup
17 Apr 2025Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
9 Aug 2025International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
Trunks packed for the road
Taking the long view
2 Jan 2025Ardez village, Graubunden, Switzerland
8 Mar 2024International Womens Day
Beauty comes in trees
A day for the worlds Indigenous populations
20 Dec 2024Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
8 Jul 2024Blueberries growing in the wild
Meet for lunch?
The ‘eighth wonder’?
8 Apr 2024Llansteffan Castle, Carmarthenshire, Wales
7 Sep 2025Great North Run
Heads together
The animal kingdoms great migration
21 Aug 2025Wheatear, Peak District National Park, England
Winter wonderland