D210's Norrelle Dickson goes one on one with Dallas Mavericks Power Forward Brandan Wright on the meaning of Black History Month and being a positive role model. Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of Africa. Since 1976, it is observed annually in the United States and Canada in February, while in the United Kingdom it is observed in October. In the U.S., Black History Month is also referred to as African-American History Month.