Black History Month has been recognised in the UK since the 1980's, however, in the US, the commemorative month has been celebrated for nearly 100 years.
The first US Black History Month was commemorated in 1926 by American historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.
The commemorative month celebrates the contribution of African and Caribbean communities in both society and in culture, and over time, the event has grown in popularity.
