Black History Month 'double down'

Black History Month starts this weekend; here's what you need to know
Black History Month starts this weekend, but its origins are more than 100 years old. Here's why it's always celebrated in February.
February Is Black History Month! What Are the Black History Month Colors and What Do They Mean?
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.
What to know about why Black History Month was created
Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
Did Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?
Trump issued a proclamation naming February Black History Month on Saturday morning. “Today, I am very honored to recognize February 2025 as National Black History Month,” Trump wrote.
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, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G.
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,
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.
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Disneyland kicks off Black History Month with gospel music and soul food
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'Black, Black History' at the center of Old Town Portland's Horizon Enterprise Building this February
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