Black History Month, Trump

Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it
Despite rumors to the contrary, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, continuing a presidential tradition. “Every year, National Black History
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.
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.
Trump’s Black History Month Proclamation Exposes His Hypocrisy
President Donald Trump’s latest Black History Month proclamation is nothing more than performative lip service.
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 Amid Trump DEI Crackdown. What Lawmakers Say
Democratic lawmakers marked the beginning of Black History Month this February 1st with tributes to Black American achievements, while some also criticized President Donald Trump's recent opposition to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment on Saturday.
Is Donald Trump cancelling Black History Month amid anti-diversity effort? What you need to know
There were rumours on social media that US President Donald Trump has cancelled the Black History Month. The speculation comes at a time when Trump has been attacking DEI policies in the first weeks of his administration.
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 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, 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.
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 issues Black History Month proclamation starkly different from predecessors, and DOD ends funds for cultural observances
Trump's administration issued the proclamation while announcing the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department and ...
Trump Honors Black History Month With Tribute To ‘Black American Patriots,' Including Tiger Woods, Amid Controversial DEI Ban
Black History Month honors the achievements of Black Americans and makes space to celebrate the extended contributions they ...
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 ...