Black History Month

Black History Month is held every October in Britain, and February in USA and Canada. The origins of BHM go back to 1926 when Carter G Woodson, editor for thirty years of the Journal of Negro History, established African Caribbean celebrations in America. In Britain, the BHM has now grown to over 6,000 events.

The aims are to: 1.Promote knowledge of the Black History , Cultural and Heritage 2.Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society 3.Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people to their cultural heritage.

Mon 1 October- Wed 31 October