Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G.
White House: Trump to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Saturday recognizing February as Black History Month, despite his efforts to whittle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives out of the federal government.
Where to celebrate Black History Month around Seattle in 2025
To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.
How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area
Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
15 Black History Month events coming to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
February marks Black History Month and Washtenaw County has a few ways to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions and legacies of African Americans. Black History Month is nationally recognized in February each year,
State Department officials told to maintain ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-DEI order for Black History Month
An agency official said their interpretation of a public affairs directive would mean there would be “no public-facing messages or
Fact check: Did President Donald Trump ‘cancel’ Black History Month?
A lawyer’s social media post has led to much public commentary and follows Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive orders. After President
Black History Month: 11 Events to Celebrate in the DC Area
Raise a glass to Black History Month at Metrobar’s Cheers and Beers tasting. The Black Brew Movement and DC Beer collaboration serves pours of 12 different beers from local Black brewers inside Brentwood’s lively 125-seat heated railcar bar and lounge ($32).
Donald Trump’s Anti-DEI Order Plans To “Downplay” Black History Month: Report
The State Department is reportedly under the impression that there will be no public events or messages celebrating BHM.
Pentagon Pauses Black History Month, Juneteenth, Pride, and Other Observances After Trump’s DEI Ban
Following Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has paused all special events related to heritage and cultural observances,
Black History Month starts with rescheduled MLK Jr. Day Festival, Carver Museum block party
Less than half a mile north from HTU, the George Washington Carver Museum will hold its own celebration — Solar Saturday, a ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in ‘Othello’
Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.
The Tuskegee Airmen Are Not DEI, As Air Force Reinstates Curriculum On First Black Pilots
President’s Trump's push to eliminate DEI from Federal agencies through Executive Orders almost took out the story of an ...
Black History Month: 25 songs of civil rights, protest and hope
Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...
Live updates: Trump tariffs could take effect tomorrow
Live updates as Trump threatens tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada and BRICS countries. Follow the latest news on Cabinet picks ...
How the Globe’s Green Book project came together
It began with the discovery that there was a New England edition of the guide listing places where Black travelers were ...
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National and International News in Focus: Jan.31
Police boats have returned to the Potomac River as part of the recovery and investigation after the United States’ deadliest ...
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada will start Feb. 1, WH says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that tariffs against Mexico and Canada will start on Saturday after a report circulated that Trump was going to push it back a month.