Black History Month, Trump and White House

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.”
Did Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?
Trump issued a proclamation naming February Black History Month on Saturday morning. “Today, I am very honored to recognize February 2025 as National Black History Month,” Trump wrote.
White House Press Secretary's Puzzling Remark About Black History Month Spurs Questions
Experts weigh in on Karoline Leavitt's response to a question about the Trump administration's plans for Black History Month and what concerns them overall.
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
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 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.
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.
Black History Month begins today. Here's what to know about its origins and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history in itself.
White House refuses to confirm whether or not it will continue to celebrate Black History Month
White House Press Secretary Doesn't Confirm Whether Or Not White House Will Continue To Celebrate Black History Month
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 '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.
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 ...
Trump’s Press Secretary: Administration ‘Intends’ To Celebrate Black History Month Amid Anti-Woke Efforts
Leavitt made her debut taking questions on Black History Month plans, revealing Trump's team "intends" to celebrate American ...
Defense agency erases recognition of Pride, Black History Month & other commemorations, leaked memo shows
The Trump administration has removed federal recognition of Pride Month, Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and ...