This month was originally founded to recognise the contributions that people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to this country over many generations.
Now, Black History Month has expanded to include the history of not just these cultures but all black people in general so take a look at these pictures and see who you can spot.
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17. Sheffield Black and Ethnic Minority Enviromental Network
Members of the Sheffield Black and Ethnic Minority Enviromental Network took part in a project to encourage more people from ethnic minorities to enjoy open spaces. They helped with clearing woodland at Kiveton Park to allow wild flowers to grow, with tuition from the Forestry Commisions Dougie MacTaggart in 2009 Photo: Rachel Atkins
18. Maxwell A. Ayamba
Maxwell A. Ayamba (second from right) of Sheffield Black and Ethnic Minority Environmental Network (SHEBEEN) South Africa in 2009 on a British Council Leadership Programme planting a tree with the Mayor of Cosmo City Extension 4 (middle in black) and two South African British Council Staff (left) and a Food and Trees for Africa project worker (right) Photo: submitted