Black History Month 'double down'

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.
The theme of Black History Month 2025 is ‘African Americans and Labor’
Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their commemorations.
How to celebrate Black History Month 2025 at UChicago
Visit the Logan Center for the Arts for the premiere of Roots and Blues, a documentary celebrating the legacy of Muddy Waters and the significance of the MOJO museum—a tribute to his life in North Kenwood. This debut screening will be followed by a Q&A. Get tickets here.
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.
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,
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.
In a Subdued Black History Month Proclamation, Trump Acknowledges Contributions of Black Americans | VIDEO
In a strikingly muted acknowledgment that contrasts sharply with his previous proclamations, President Donald Trump marked Black History Month by expressing his “honor” in celebrating the contributions of Black Americans.
Trump issues Black History Month proclamation while administration goes after DEI
President Trump's administration issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and announced the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department.
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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Black American Labor: From Tokenism To True Equity
From the forced labor of enslavement to laborers during Reconstruction to today’s leaders in tech and finance, Black ...
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Making an impact: Milwaukee trailblazers honored at mayor's Black History Month Recognition Ceremony
February is Black History Month, and Milwaukee's mayor is focusing on how African American leaders are shaping our community. "Black History Month is not just a time to celebrate ...
New Black-owned business in Savannah celebrates retail store opening
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s Black History Month and a new Black-owned business in Savannah is making its mark, one stitch at ...
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Black History to Spark Meaningful Conversations: A Resource List
Three graduate fellows at the University at Buffalo’s Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education have ...
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 ...