Opinion
Black History Month made the military stronger. Trump’s defense secretary Pete Hegseth just canceled it
Black History Month made the military stronger, promoting cohesion and innovation. Canceling it will hurt unity integrity.
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."
Hegseth nixes 'identity month' celebrations at DOD on eve of Black History Month
Other "cultural awareness months" getting the ax include Women's History Month in March, Pride Month in June, National Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September to mid-October, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancels celebrations at DOD. What is Black History Month?
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black History Month.
Opinion
Forget Trump. Let’s make this the Blackest Black History Month ever.
Blackness, we should double down and celebrate the contributions of African Americans, and also express our support for DEI.
Opinion
Black History Month may be 'dead at DOD,' but we can keep it alive
Despite Pete Hegseth's memo stating "Identity Months Dead at DOD," Black history matters, and it has nothing to do with wokeness or political correctness.
Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in February, the shortest month of the year. Here are the origins of Black History Month, including the history associated with Texas.
Program celebrates Black History Month at Massachusetts State House
Along with musical performances and talks by members of the Black Empowerment Council, Gov. Maura Healey highlighted the state's strides towards racial equity.
10 Black history facts about Iowa to know for Black History Month
African-Americans have contributed significantly to the building and progression of this nation, and Iowa is no exception. Iowa is filled with a rich history of the struggles Blacks faced and the resulting triumphs.
Lawmakers celebrate Black History Month at State House
February is Black History Month and lawmakers kicked off celebrations with a ceremony at the State House.
How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.
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." ...
BHM Celebrations Paused As Trump’s New Defense Secretary Professes ‘Diversity Is Not Our Strength’
The announcement affects 11 annual diversity celebrations including Juneteenth in June and Holocaust Days of Remembrance in ...
"The Pentagon should be laser-focused on winning wars, not celebrating identity groups"
The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move ...
Pentagon's Hegseth: 'diversity is our strength' is dumbest phrase in military history
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday chided past celebrations of the U.S. military's diversity in a broad address to ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days ...