Hegseth nixes 'identity month' celebrations at DOD on eve of Black History Month
The memo from new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth comes amid President Trump's ongoing campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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.”
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels celebrations at DOD. What is Black History Month?
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black History Month.
Did Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?
But White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday the President planned to sign a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month, as every president has done since 1976. Trump followed through,
Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it
Despite rumors to the contrary, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, continuing a presidential tradition. “Every year, National Black History
House Dem suggests Trump is 'super villain' in Black History Month post
Rep. Jasmine Crockett shared to Facebook Saturday a comic book-style image appearing to acknowledge rumors of President Trump canceling observance of the month.
UNM kicks off Black History Month celebrations despite new DEI orders
The University of New Mexico kicked off its Black History Month celebration Monday. It’s a celebration that suddenly finds itself surrounded by uncertainty.
Hegseth cancels Black History Month celebrations across armed forces
U.S. military bases around the world have celebrated Black History Month and similar events for decades. Now, Hegseth says "Identity Months" are "Dead at DoD."
WVU says Black, Women’s History Month activities not canceled amid DEI closure, despite rumors
A prominent West Virginia University alumnus expressed her concern that the university was canceling Women's History Month ...
No more ‘identity months’: Pentagon scraps official events for Black, Women’s History months
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth late Friday issued new guidance ending official Defense Department events marking Black ...
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
Here’s how Harvard women’s basketball continues to bring attention to Black History Month
Black History Game celebrates women who paved the way and continues shining a light for women who will follow.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, ...