The expansion of Black History Week to Black History month was first proposed by leaders of the Black United Students at Kent state University in USA in February 1969. Coming closer home - the African continent, why should Africans celebrate Black History month. In ‘Chatting Black History Month’ we chat to the Director of Public Affairs at United States Consulate in South Africa Jared Yancey and Baba Buntu, a social entrepreneur from South Africa’s Ebokhusini Solutions, a cultural consultancy group specializing in leadership training, social transformation, cultural events and African centred education.

What is the importance of celebrating Black History Month?

(To contact Ebokhusini Solutions: info@ebukhosinisolutions.co.za)