Title: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? - BBC News
Headings: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Why is Black History Month necessary?
Where did Black History Month originate?
How is Black History Month celebrated?
Is black history taught in schools?

Content: Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? - BBC News
Black History Month: What is it and why does it matter? By Adina Campbell
Community affairs correspondent, BBC News
Published
21 October 2020
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October marks Black History Month in the UK. The event was officially recognised by the US government in 1976, and first celebrated in the UK in 1987. Why is Black History Month necessary? People from African and Caribbean backgrounds have been a fundamental part of British history for centuries. However, campaigners believe their value and contribution to society is often overlooked, ignored or distorted. Most schools still teach a history curriculum which focuses on traditional events and the achievements of white figures.