A version of this story ran in 2022; it has been updated for 2024. This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 7 Facts About Black History Month.

October marks Black History Month in the UK. The event began in the US in the 1920s, and was first celebrated in the UK in 1987. It also takes place in Canada, Germany and Ireland. In the UK ...

Those profound words should serve as an impetus for pausing to recognize the significance of Black History Month, some 47 years since recognized in the United States. In the 2023 Presidential ...