Trump, Black History Month

Trump's Black History Month Proclamation Not-So-Surprisingly Omits This Important Subject
The president issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. But one race equity expert has something to say about Trump's "offensive" statement.
Expert tags Donald Trump’s Black History Month proclamation as ‘sanitized’ and ‘incomplete’
A proclamation made by President Donald Trump on Black History Month has been opposed by an expert. Like his predecessors over the past 30 years, President Trump issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month.
Is Black History Month history? Not yet, according to President Trump proclamation
President Donald Trump signed the Black History Month proclamation for February 2025, but not all government agencies will observe.
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.
Did Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?
Trump followed through, issuing the proclamation on Saturday, February 1. Here’s what we know about Black History Month under Trump, and what prompted concern about its fate: Tr
Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to 'cancel' it
Despite rumors and misinformation that swirled last week, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month.
Trump’s ‘Sanitized’ Black History Month Proclamation Alarms Expert
Donald Trump’s whitewashed version of Black History Month created alarm for at least one expert who called it "offensive."
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Will Black History Month become another casualty of Trump’s DEI purge?
With Trump’s ongoing purge of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and his hatred of history that edifies anyone other than white men, the headwinds facing this year’s Black History Month celebrations may be unlike any in its illustrious history.
Long Island Black History Month events: Feb. 9-Feb. 16
The first iteration of Black History Month was organized in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, the son of formerly enslaved people and the second Black person to earn a PhD from Harvard University. It was initially called “Negro History Week” and scheduled to coincide with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (Feb.
Stage reading of play to take place for Black History Month in Iqaluit
The play sheds light on themes like systemic racism, police brutality and who gets to tell other people’s stories.
Black History Month is celebrated at Long Island school
Black History Month was marked at an event in Nassau County today.
How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside ...
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 ...
With DEI on the run, it's time to think about Black History Month with Ronald Reagan in mind
Abraham Lincoln, born in Kentucky, practiced law here but always went home to Springfield. Ulysses S. Grant, born in Ohio, ...
LEONARD GREENE: Trump trashes equity and diversity as he issues proclamation honoring Black History Month
On the one hand, Trump wants to eliminate everything that has anything to do with equity and diversity, including any ...