Scotland Tonight: The changing shape of Black History Month

Events across the globe have played a role in shaping this year's Black History Month.

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Rhona McDougall chats to writer and broadcaster Afua Adom and storyteller Mara Menzies about why events across the globe have played a part in the story of this year’s Black History Month.

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