Black History Month 'double down'

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.
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.”
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 of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
Black History Month in Trump's anti-DEI 2nd term: 'Watch us show out and show up'
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and it comes as The White House is dismantling Diversity Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the federal government.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pentagon agency bans Black History Month in compliance with Trump’s anti-DEI push
The Defense Intelligence Agency also ordered the suspension of events marking LGBTQ Pride Month, Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'
The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”
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.
Black History Month 'double down' as Trump erases DEI
For me, this does not do anything except make me double down on my commitment to teach it to my children,” said entrepreneur and activist Sheletta Brundidge.
Pentagon Bans Black History Month, Juneteenth And More Celebrations To Comply With Trump Order
An order from Donald Trump‘s administration has ordered the Pentagon to stop Black History Month activities and many more celebrations. In a memo to the Pentagon’s intelligence agency, the White House revealed that all activities related to Black History Month are now banned.
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