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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29 Jan 2026Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, United States
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18 Aug 2024The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Misty mountain hop
13 Jan 2024Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
22 Sep 2023Hobbit Day
20 Nov 2025World in Progress by artist Saype in Geneva, Switzerland
21 Mar 2025Happy International Day of Forests!
10 Jun 2025Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
1 Jun 2024Pride Month
3 Dec 2024Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
17 Dec 2024Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
7 Apr 2024International Beaver Day
World Rivers Day
29 Dec 2025St Gregory Church in Ani Ruins, Kars, Türkiye
Sep 9, 2023Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
3 Aug 2025Blooming sunflowers
16 Mar 2026National Panda Day
22 Jun 2025World Rainforest Day
21 Mar 2024International Day of Forests
Why is this cliffside ablaze?
A magical resting place
12 Mar 2025Château de Sully-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Singing the blues
20 Dec 2025Christmas star lanterns, Germany
A day for giving
1 Feb 2025Königstein Fortress, Saxon Switzerland, Germany
19 Oct 2024International Archaeology Day
16 Mar 2024Giant panda
A rock giant