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.
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.
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.
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.”
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,
Black History Month, MLK Day, & More Banned By Trump's Defense Agency
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause prohibiting all activities and events related to "special observances" to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order.
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 ...
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered
Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner ...
U.S. Army withholds name of one Black Hawk soldier killed in D.C. collision
The U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military Black Hawk in which they were ...
Live updates: Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight ...
Father of D.C. crash victim says Black Hawk crew chief "trusted pilots with his life"
Gary O'Hara said President Trump's attempt to blame the Washington, D.C., plane crash on "DEI" added to the pain of victims' ...
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Black History Month 2025: Art, film, music, and cultural events across Michigan
Here is a list of events and activities honoring Black History Month throughout Michigan: Details: Opening of exhibitions ...