Trump, Black History Month

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 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.
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.”
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.
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.
In a Subdued Black History Month Proclamation, Trump Acknowledges Contributions of Black Americans | VIDEO
Trump’s Black History Month message was surprisingly subdued, as he simply expressed “honor” in celebrating Black Americans’ contributions.
Citing Trump Executive Order, Army Corps Of Engineers Cancels Black History Month Events
According to Martha Jones, a professor of history and a presidential scholar at Johns Hopkins University, Black History Month does not need to be sanctioned by the White House to continue being marked
Black History Month in Trump’s America
No other president, Republican or Democrat, has ever used a Black History Month proclamation for such crass self-promotion.”
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.
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 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.
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 ...
Trump issues Black History Month proclamation starkly different from predecessors, DOD ends funds for cultural observances
Trump's administration issued the proclamation while announcing the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department and ...
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 ...