Black History Month 'double down'

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 starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
What you should know about Black History Month: From its origins to current misconceptions
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
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.”
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.
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 to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI: White House
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month after some federal observances were paused for DEI concerns.
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DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision
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Downed Black Hawk Was Practicing Secretive Evacuation Plans
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Russian Black Sea Fleet Debuts 'New Method' To Offset Ukrainian Drones
Russia's beleaguered Black Sea Fleet has developed a "new method" of fending off persistent Ukrainian naval drone attacks, ...
Altadena’s Black population was shrinking even before the fires. What happens next?
According to a UCLA study, Black residents in Altadena were more likely to have their homes damaged or destroyed by the Eaton ...
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 ...