Hegseth cancels Black History Month celebrations across armed forces
U.S. military bases around the world have celebrated Black History Month and similar events for decades. Now, Hegseth says "Identity Months" are "Dead at DoD." ...
Is Black History Month history? Not yet, according to President Trump proclamation
President Donald Trump signed the Black History Month proclamation for February 2025, but not all government agencies will ...
Hegseth announces death of ‘identity months’ at DOD as part of DEI crackdown
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited service members and civilians to still attend celebrations in their "unofficial capacity outside of duty hours." ...
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 ...
Hegseth nixes 'identity month' celebrations at DOD on eve of Black History Month
The memo from new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth comes amid President Trump's ongoing campaign against diversity, equity and ...
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 ...