"Black History Month is the essential annual observance that celebrates and pays homage to Black history, achievements, and contributions across the globe. In the UK, this celebration was first inaugurated in October 1987 by Ghanaian analyst and activist Akyaaba Addai Sebo. Addai Sebo, a special projects coordinator for the Greater London Council, who was inspired to boost the self-esteem of Black British children and ensure their history was recognised."
"The month serves as a crucial annual moment to shine a spotlight on persistent racial inequalities that demand action. For example, the pay gap shows that Black, African, Caribbean, or Black British employees consistently earned less (13.53 median gross hourly pay in 2022) than their White colleagues (14.35). Furthermore, a significant 70% of Black, Black British, Caribbean, or African respondents in a 2025 survey reported experiencing some form of discrimination in the workplace or when applying for a new job."
Black History Month is an annual observance that celebrates Black history, achievements, and contributions globally. In the UK, the observance began in October 1987 under Ghanaian analyst and activist Akyaaba Addai Sebo to boost the self-esteem of Black British children and ensure their history was recognised. October was chosen to align with the African calendar and the academic year. The month highlights persistent racial inequalities, including a 2022 median gross hourly pay of 13.53 for Black employees versus 14.35 for White employees, and a 2025 survey in which 70% of Black respondents reported workplace or hiring discrimination. A 2023 YouGov survey found 53% of British people could not name a single Black historical figure. The 2025 theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, frames the month as a call to action to challenge prejudice, promote equality, and amplify Black voices through events across October.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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