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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels celebrations at DOD. What is Black History Month?
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black History Month.
Pentagon intelligence agency halts MLK Jr, Juneteenth, Pride month celebrations over Trump DEI order
Other events that will be impacted include those related to Black History Month, Women's History Month, Women's Equality Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and National American Indian Heritage Month.
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As Black History Month kicks off this weekend, the Marshall-Harrison County Juneteenth Association is moving up its annual “Fashioned for Freedom” style show, setting it for Saturday, Feb. 8 and
Hegseth nixes 'identity month' celebrations at DOD on eve of Black History Month
The memo from new Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth comes amid President Trump's ongoing campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Air Force will not celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Air Force will not use official resources to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, in addition to other cultural ...
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of ...
Pride, Juneteenth flags would be banned from the Capitol under Republican proposal
The state and local governments would only be able to fly U.S., state, military and prisoner-of-war flags over their ...
Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
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Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
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Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ has a message for President Donald Trump
Opal Lee did not vote for President Donald Trump, but the 98-year-old civil rights icon says she is ready to work with him.
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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 ...