Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G.
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.
Where to celebrate Black History Month around Seattle in 2025
To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.
How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area
Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in ‘Othello’
Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.
Booker T. Washington to host Black History Month celebration honoring military
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has announced the Black History Month events honoring local activists and student artistry. According to a press release, the Lions Battalion JROTC program is hosting A Black History Month Celebration honoring the contributions of Black Americans to the military and their role in building
How the Hawks are celebrating Black History Month with local creatives
As the name implies, Black History Month celebrations typically focus on past achievements and stories. This year, the Atlanta Hawks want to recognize local Black creatives currently making an impact.
Celebrate Black History Month with these North Jersey exhibits, events and talks
A variety of events in New Jersey, from concerts to movie screenings, will be held in February to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans.
Celebrate Black History Month with lectures, performances and more in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit has no shortage of events to commemorate Black History Month, with a range of lectures, performances, classes and more to learn about and celebrate Black culture. Black history is important to all of history and shapes our future,
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 ...
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15 Black History Month events coming to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
February marks Black History Month and Washtenaw County has a few ways to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions ...
Black History Month starts with rescheduled MLK Jr. Day Festival, Carver Museum block party
Less than half a mile north from HTU, the George Washington Carver Museum will hold its own celebration — Solar Saturday, a ...
Fact check: Did President Donald Trump ‘cancel’ Black History Month?
A lawyer’s social media post has led to much public commentary and follows Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive orders. After ...
The Tuskegee Airmen Are Not DEI, As Air Force Reinstates Curriculum On First Black Pilots
President’s Trump's push to eliminate DEI from Federal agencies through Executive Orders almost took out the story of an ...