It's not Black History Month (BHM) in the UK, is it? No, but it is in the US. Confusing, right? The fact that BHM has been placed in two completely different months, February and October, has always caught many people off guard. read more
Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. This establishment of Black History Month is generally attributed to the work of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, as well as the Greater London Council. Black History Month The history of Black people is intertwined into the fabric of these United States and the world. read more
Black History Month was first proposed by black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, from 2/1/1970 - 2/28/1970. read more
In October 2018 Black History Month is celebrated in the UK. Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. This establishment of Black History Month is generally attributed to the work of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, as well as the Greater London Council. read more