Defense agency bans Black History Month and other 'special observances'
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and other "special observances" to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order,
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.
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.
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 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, struggles, and contributions of African A
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.
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 and more to learn about and celebrate Black culture.
Celebrate Black History Month With Food for Life Plant-Based Cooking Classes
The Food for Life plant-based nutrition and cooking class series will celebrate Black History Month this February with classes that pay tribute to Black culinary traditions, as well as classes that help fight diet-related health conditions that disproportionately impact Black Americans.
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 History Month.
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.
New Resources for Black History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education
The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: -- History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G.
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 ...
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The Most Unforgettable Moments In Black History
As everyone knows, Black history is America history. Our struggles and victories have affected this country for centuries, ...
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.
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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 ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo and affect 11 annual events, including Black ...
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Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?
The claim surfaced after a whistleblower alleged that Trump had asked all agencies and federal workers to not celebrate Black ...
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 ...