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.
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
Special Report: Behind the stories we uncovered for Black History Month
Among the topics discussed is a deeper dive into our coverage of a surge in black-owned businesses from WHTM's Valerie Pritchett, WFLA's Deanne King delving into stories of everyday people working to fix systemic problems in black communities,
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and Labor
Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds.
Pentagon Agency Won't Observe Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance
The pause affects 11 annual events, including Black History Month, commencing this Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Alleged Defense Agency Memo Pauses Observance of Black History Month, Pride, Others
The memo was allegedly written to bring the Defense Intelligence Agency in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
Black History Month 2025: Origins, meaning, theme, and why is celebrated on February?
Black History Month is observed across the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world to honour the achievements, ...
Milestone moments in Black history
Black History Month is celebrated each February in the United States and Canada. Each nation's history is filled with notable ...
Fact check: Did President Donald Trump ‘cancel’ Black History Month?
Public statements on social media have suggested President Trump moved to end observance of Black History Month.
Central Georgia celebrates Black History Month | Events, festivals and more
February is Black History Month across the world, and Central Georgia has plenty of ways to honor African American history.
Celebrate Black History Month with lectures, performances and more in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit has no shortage of events to commemorate Black History Month, with a range of lectures, performances, classes ...
NC celebrates Black History Month amid debate about diversity, equity and inclusion
Organizers of the state-sponsored African American Cultural Celebration say it’s more important than ever to recognize Black ...
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Honoring Black History: Southern University School of Nursing voted best program in the US in school’s history
The Southern University School of Nursing, which has been operating for 40 years, has made history by being voted the best ...
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 ...