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Black History Month at the University of Bradford

About Black History Month

Black History Month (BHM) Afrikan History Month (AHM) is held every October in Britain, and February in USA and Canada The aims are to:

  • Promote knowledge of the Black History, Cultural and Heritage 
  • Disseminate information on positive Black contributions to British Society 
  • Heighten the confidence and awareness of Black people to their cultural heritage 

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.

It is still celebrated there in February each year.

Full events listing for Black History Month at the University of Bradford.