Black History Month, Trump

Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes on New Meaning
Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of defiance.
Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'
The Trump White House issued a proclamation Friday recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring "identity months dead.”The conflicting messages came as President Donald Trump has been targeting diversity,
Trump Acknowledges Black History Month—After Weeks Of Attacking Diversity
President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion and baselessly suggested diversity hiring could have caused the Washington, D.C. plane and helicopter collision.
Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'
A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump's executive orders.
White House: Trump to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Saturday recognizing February as Black History Month, despite his efforts to whittle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives out of the federal government.
Hegseth axes Pentagon ‘identity months’ the same day Trump calls for Black History Month observance
The Defense Department will no longer use “official resources, including man-hours” to celebrate “cultural awareness months.”
Trump White House marks Black History Month
Gerald Ford in 1976 became the first president to issue a message recognizing February as Black History Month. Since then, presidents have made annual proclamations marking the month as a celebration of Black history, culture and education.
Trump issues Black History Month proclamation while administration goes after DEI
President Donald Trump's administration issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and announced the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department
Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances'
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women’s History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
What to know about Black History Month
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Founded nearly a century ago, without any proclamation from the government, celebrations won't be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to curb DEI initiatives.
Trump Honors Black History Month With Tribute To ‘Black American Patriots,’ Including Tiger Woods, Amid Controversial DEI Ban
Donald Trump's statement celebrating Black History Month comes after he made the decision to ban DEI practices in the federal workforce.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days ...
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