Trump, Black History Month and Juneteenth

Pentagon intelligence agency halts MLK Jr, Juneteenth, Pride month celebrations over Trump DEI order
Other events that will be impacted include those related to Black History Month, Women's History Month, Women's Equality Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and National American Indian Heritage Month.
Trump’s DEI ban forces freeze on events for Black History Month, Juneteenth and more
On Wednesday (Jan. 29), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reportedly suspended special event programs and related activities in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity,
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.
Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances’
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has barred any celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women’s History Month and other such observances to comply with Trump’s executive orders.
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 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.
Pride, Juneteenth flags would be banned from the Capitol under Republican proposal
The state and local governments would only be able to fly U.S., state, military and prisoner-of-war flags over their ...
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 ...
Pentagon's intelligence arm pausing MLK, Holocaust Remembrance and other observations
The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a memo to pause activities marking MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month, among ...
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of ...
Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to President
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth ...
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee calls for unity in letter to President Trump on inauguration day
An educator and civil rights advocate, Lee called for unity and hope, drawing deeply from Dr. Martin Luther King's enduring ...
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Defense Department pauses diversity and inclusion observances following Trump’s executive order
More federal workplaces are getting a pause on some holiday observances, in line with President Trump's executive order on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art To Host The Pennington Lecture With Annette Gordon-Reed
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will host The Pennington Lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. On ...