Black History Month— the annual celebration is held by countries across the world to acknowledge the history, heritage and culture of Black people.<br /><br />But since its inception, anti-racism movements like Black Lives Matter have inspired people to utilise the month to raise awareness of burning injustices faced by Black people.<br /><br />So how did the celebration come to be? Where is it observed, and why?<br /><br />The Independent’s race correspondent Nadine White explains Black History Month for Decomplicated.
