Black History Month 'double down'

Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
Black History Month Starts Amid Trump DEI Crackdown. What Lawmakers Say
Democratic lawmakers marked the beginning of Black History Month this February 1st with tributes to Black American achievements, while some also criticized President Donald Trump's recent opposition to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment on Saturday.
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.
Black History Month begins today. Here's what to know about its origins and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history in itself.
Maryland leaders publicly support Black History Month despite Trump’s DEI attacks
Maryland political leaders stepped up their support Saturday for Black History Month in the midst of an onslaught of attacks on diversity initiatives by President Donald Trump. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore,
Black History Month in Trump's anti-DEI 2nd term: 'Watch us show out and show up'
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and it comes as The White House is dismantling Diversity Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the federal government.
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.
Black History Month 'double down' as Trump erases DEI
For me, this does not do anything except make me double down on my commitment to teach it to my children,” said entrepreneur and activist Sheletta Brundidge.
Gaskin: Progress & backlash mark Black History Month
As corporations recalibrate their strategies in response to this backlash, the debate over DEI highlights persistent tensions surrounding race, power, and culture in the United States.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community ...
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The Significance of Black History Month and Why It Is Celebrated in February
What started out as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into a month-long celebration. Now, Black History Month is ...
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NAACP hosts ‘Mentors, Mothers and Movers’ to kick off Black History Month in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The NAACP of Sioux City hosted ‘Mentors, Mothers, and Movers’- An event celebrating African American ...
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month
Georgia was at the center of the fight for civil rights and throughout the decades, WSB has been committed to covering the ...
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Bears to Honor Black History Month 2025
The Bears are proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025 by honoring the transformative legacy of Black individuals within ...
JMRL launches event calendar for Black History Month
To kick things off, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library branches across central Virginia will be hosting a wide range of ...
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 ...
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Palm Springs kicks off Black History Month with Saturday morning flag raising ceremony
The ceremony was just the start of a month filled with events honoring Black history that concludes with the annual Black ...