Black History Month, Trump and Defense Intelligence Agency

Trump Acknowledges Black History Month—After Weeks Of Attacking Diversity
President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion and baselessly suggested diversity hiring could have caused the Washington, D.C. plane and helicopter collision.
Federal agencies bar 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. and Black History Month.
Pentagon agency bans Black History Month in compliance with Trump’s anti-DEI push
The Defense Intelligence Agency also ordered the suspension of events marking LGBTQ Pride Month, Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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.
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.”
Trump to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI: White House
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month after some federal observances were paused for DEI concerns.
Black History Month, MLK Day, & More Banned By Trump's Defense Agency
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause prohibiting all activities and events related to "special observances" to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order.
Feb. 2025 holiday schedule: Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, more
Anyone who looks at all the holidays lined up for the month of February can tell it's a time to celebrate Black history, love, football and, um, groundhogs? Here are February's federal holidays and ...
What is National Freedom Day? Everything you need to know about the first day of Black History Month
National Freedom Day, celebrated every year on February 1st, marks a pivotal moment in American history: the signing of the resolution that led to the 13th Amendment, which abolish ...
Pakistan Today4d
Republic Day becomes Black Day again
The observance of Black Day on January 26 symbolizes widespread anger at India’s human rights abuses. There is an urgent need to pressure India to cease its violations of human rights against ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department's intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust ...
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, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Express Tribune2d
PTI seeks 'black day' gathering on Feb 8
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally sought permission to hold a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, marking a "Black Day" following the collapse of negotiations with ...
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Hundreds to attend ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ fear limited access to representatives as DFL boycott continues
Among many groups who plan a yearly advocacy day at the Capitol to speak face-to-face with their representatives are hundreds ...
MPR News1d
DEI drops and House drama won't stop Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol
Activist Sheletta Brundidge says the third annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, which is scheduled for Monday, will go off without a hitch, despite being unexpectedly short of its $25,000 price tag.
Pakistan: PTI to observe February 8 as "Black Day" over alleged "theft of people's mandate", seeks permission for rally
Samaa TV, citing Alia Hamza, stated that February 8 marks the "theft of the people's mandate" and that PTI intends to observe the day as a "black day." She criticized the frequent imposition of ...