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	Black History Month October is Black History Month. Why celebrate the month?

	Black history documentaries Hear our documentaries on black icons including Martin Luther King, Aretha Franklin & Monie Love. Find out more...

	Free download Seani B mixes five decades of black music together in one five minute mix. It's big! Get it now!

	NWA Download and keep an extra special tribute to NWA. Get it now...

	Omar Hear the story of the founder of nu-classic soul. More..

	UK Music Watch and listen to music made by UK artists recognising black achievers. More...

	Black history videos Peep our videos of key events in UK black history. Plus watch some personal stories. Watch them here...

	On 1Xtra... There's lots happening over the month here on 1Xtra. Check the schedule

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