Welcome to Black History Month 1 Oct 2025

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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An oasis in a sea of sand
The butterfly effect
25 May 2024Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
9 Aug 2024Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
28 Dec 2024Green sea turtle
3 Feb 2026Emerald Bay and Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe, California, United States
15 Jun 2024Trooping the Colour
19 Jun 2024Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
6 Jan 2025Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
A bridge that holds up history
West of Windermere
8 Dec 2023La Rocque Harbour, Jersey
9 Apr 2024Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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A castle full of history
9 Oct 2023Edinburgh cityscape and St Marys Cathedral steeples
Turquoise delight
9 Jul 2024Talampaya National Park, Argentina
History awaits atop the hill
Keyholes to the kingdom
Heavenly hot springs
Patchwork of peace
11 Oct 2025World Migratory Bird Day
29 Oct 2023Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Sway with the Amazonian canopy
Pier perfect
19 Apr 2025Zion National Park, Utah, United States
An explosive history
Best views tower
23 Sep 2023Autumnal equinox