Black History Month 'double down'

‘The power of showing up’: What this Black History Month means to 19th staff
For the third year, a handful of Black staffers at The 19th have come together to reflect on what Black History Month means to us. For too many reasons to count, this year’s celebration of our history and culture feels even more pressing,
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.
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 in Trump’s America
No other president, Republican or Democrat, has ever used a Black History Month proclamation for such crass self-promotion.”
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,
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,
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.
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 ...
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On This Day in Black History
As part of our Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Black History Month coverage ... born (although it had been long believed he was born a year later. The Washburn Review and New York Times covered ...
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Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Other countries, such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Brazil and the United Kingdom, celebrate Black history and the African diaspora toward the end of every year.
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Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
Black History ... Life and History (ASALH), created Negro History Week to encourage Black Americans to become more interested in their own history and heritage. Every year the ASALH ...
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Will Black History Month become another casualty of Trump’s DEI purge?
Now with Trump back in the White House, the headwinds facing this year’s Black ... accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” A decade later ...
Meet Fayetteville Future Black History Maker Nicholas Wilson of Pine Forest Middle
Nicholas Wilson, 13, is 'a kind-hearted good kid who always marches to his own beat.' Here's why he's a Fayetteville Observer ...