White House, Black History Month and Trump

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: Trump to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Saturday recognizing February as Black History Month, despite his efforts to whittle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives out of the federal government.
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.
White House refuses to confirm whether or not it will continue to celebrate Black History Month
White House Press Secretary Doesn't Confirm Whether Or Not White House Will Continue To Celebrate Black History Month
First lady Melania Trump poses in black and white official White House portrait
The White House unveiled its official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday. Mrs. Trump is pictured in a suit, standing in front of a window with the Washington Monument in the rearview, and the photo is in black and white.
Melania Trump's official portrait released by White House
The official portrait of first lady Melania Trump was unveiled by the White House on Monday. The image, released in black and white, was taken in the residence by photographer Régine Mahaux. The first lady's office confirmed the photo was taken on Jan. 21, 2025, though the initial release mistakenly said it was taken in 2024.
Trump Acknowledges Black History Month—After Weeks Of Attacking Diversity
President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion and baselessly suggested diversity hiring could have caused the Washington, D.C. plane and helicopter collision.
Trump issues Black History Month proclamation while administration goes after DEI
President Trump's administration issued a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and announced the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department.
Doctor with Hamilton ties, 1st Black man at White House reception, among 'courageous' Civil War surgeons
Over 100 years after his death, Anderson Ruffin Abbott's visit to the White House and his relationship with U.S. President ...
White House correspondent for Steve Bannon’s outlet claps back at critics over ‘inappropriate’ outfits
Natalie Winters defiantly clapped back at critics on Friday, warning: “I would highly suggest you don’t go to war with me.” ...
Trump White House demands apology after Jeffries calls for Dems to fight president's agenda 'in the streets'
The Trump White House is hitting back after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called on Democrats to protest ...
What we know after American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter collide near Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel were killed, and a recovery ...
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Meet Lucius Amerson, the first Black sheriff in the South since Reconstruction
His leadership as sheriff of Macon County extended over 20 years, during which he was reelected multiple times.
All three Black Hawk pilots in Washington crash pictured as White House link revealed
All three pilots taking part in the doomed helicopter flight have now been identified, with officials still investigating ...
One of 3 soldiers aboard Black Hawk chopper involved in midair collision identified as longtime aviation officer
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside ...
Trump’s Press Secretary: Administration ‘Intends’ To Celebrate Black History Month Amid Anti-Woke Efforts
Leavitt made her debut taking questions on Black History Month plans, revealing Trump's team "intends" to celebrate American ...