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.
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COLUMN: Is there a ban Black History Month?
Did the Department of Defense really just ban Black History Month? Let’s look closer. The instructions were published recently in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo obtained by The Associated Press and affect 11 annual events, including Black History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Former Vanderbilt professor headlines GOP Black History Month event
A woman who grew up in poverty, dropped out of high school and was a teenage mother but later went on to obtain several college degrees and work as a college professor is the keynote speaker at the Lee County Republican Party's Black History month event.
Owambe Black History Month Festival offers free events in Africatown
A new festival will celebrate the legacy and potential of the Africatown community this weekend, offering a four-day slate of free events. The inaugural Owambe Black History Month Festival is presented by the nonprofit group All Things Africatown.
Where to celebrate Black History Month in Boston
The Boston area has a range of events celebrating Black history in the arts, activism, labor movement and sports. Here are the biggest events to check out. Month-long happenings Muqeedah Publishing has artwork celebrating Black History Month on display at Boston City Hall (second floor) between now and Feb.
Local Black History Month program to celebrate contributions to labor
The event will feature art, music and dance along with a presentation by Dr. Uzoma Miller, assistant professor of African American Studies.
7 films to watch from Milwaukee Film's 2025 Black History Month lineup
For Black History Month, Milwaukee Film's Ty Williams has handpicked a variety of films that exemplify the dynamic range of Black stories told through cinema.
Hyatt Centric hosts second annual Black History Month Showcase
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Alleged Defense Agency Memo Pauses Observance of Black History Month, Pride, Others
The memo was allegedly written to bring the Defense Intelligence Agency in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI ...
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 erases recognition of Pride, Black History Month & other commemorations, leaked memo shows
The Trump administration has removed federal recognition of Pride Month, Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and ...
Yes, the Defense Intelligence Agency memo announcing a pause to cultural holiday observances is real
The DIA has paused observances of Black History Month and Pride Month in accordance with President Trump’s ban on DEI ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo and affect 11 annual events, including Black ...
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 ...
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Defense agency pauses Black History Month and other special observances
A retired chief warrant officer in the military is upset about the Pentagon’s intelligence arm’s decision to no longer ...