Black History Month, Trump and White House

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, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment on Saturday.
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 Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”
White House Press Secretary's Puzzling Remark About Black History Month Spurs Questions
Experts weigh in on Karoline Leavitt's response to a question about the Trump administration's plans for Black History Month and what concerns them overall.
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.
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 '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.
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White House orders government DEI employees to be placed on leave
Employees in any federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices will be placed on paid administrative leave ...
What is DEI? Trump suggests diversity policies to blame for DC plane crash
President Donald Trump has made eradicating DEI policies, something Florida has also done, a priority in his second term.
Some federal websites go dark to comply with White House directives on 'gender ideology' and DEI
Some government webpages briefly went dark Friday after federal agencies were told to comply with a White House order on ...
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WATCH: White House repeats criticism of DEI efforts as crews investigate D.C. plane collision
The White House on Friday doubled down on its criticism of federal diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and President Trump's suggestion — without evidence — that such efforts may have ...
White House OPM orders all DEI offices to begin closing by end of day Wednesday
The Office of Personnel Management tells agency and department heads they must close all DEIA offices by the end of Wednesday ...
White House points finger at DEI policies after plane and helicopter crash despite lack of evidence
The White House continues to point the finger at DEI policies after a plane and helicopter collided near Washington D.C., as investigators have said it will take time to determine the cause of the ...
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White House still claiming DEI policies may have played part in D.C. plane crash
The White House on Friday continued to push President Trump's claim that DEI programs may have played a role in Wednesday's ...
White House pauses federal grant, loan and other assistance programs
The Trump administration has temporarily paused grant, loan and other financial assistance programs, according to a memo.
White House aide says spending freeze isn’t being rescinded despite memo
The White House is claiming the Wednesday move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding a controversial order ...
Trump’s DEI purge targets federal workers who did not work in DEI
Dozens of federal employees who didn’t work on diversity or inclusion issues have been placed on administrative leave ...