Black History Month's youth awards at Cardiff Senedd

Black History Month will launch in Cardiff on Friday, with the event's first youth awards.

Contributions made by black people to local, national and world history and culture will be celebrated throughout October.

The origins of Black History Month go back to 1926 America, and there are now more than 6,000 events across the UK.

The Wales events begin at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, with an award ceremony for young people aged between 13 and 30.

"Young, Gifted and Black" categories include performance art, music, good citizen, entrepreneur, volunteering, care and sport.

Uzo Uwobi, Race Council of Wales CEO, said: "This is a chance for Wales to celebrate all that's good about the diverse community."