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Defense agency bans Black History Month and other 'special observances'

The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and other "special observances" to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order,

Associated Press · 2h

What to know about Black History Month

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Founded nearly a century ago, without any proclamation from the government, celebrations won't be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to curb DEI initiatives.

MLive - GrandRapids/Muskegon/… · 1h

Where to celebrate Black History Month 2025 around West Michigan

Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country every February.

Orange County Register · 4h

10 events in Southern California celebrating Black History Month

Southern California is home to a wide variety of events that celebrate this important month, from creative workshops and live performances to exhibitions and community gatherings.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

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.

The Columbus Dispatch on MSN · 8h

Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US

Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Pentagon Agency Won't Observe Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance

The pause affects 11 annual events, including Black History Month, commencing this Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

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 History Month, which begins Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage

Air Force Times · 1d

Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations

The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz

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DeepSeek Locked Down Public Database Access That Exposed Chat History

Research Firm Wiz Research began investigating DeepSeek soon after its generative AI took the tech world by storm.

When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more

Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.

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A history of commercial plane crashes and what we learned from them

Collisions like the one between an American Airlines plane and a helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C. this week have led to changes in the way we travel.

Complete history of Black QBs in the Super Bowl, from Doug Williams to historic Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch

When Super Bowl LVII kicks off in New Orleans, it will be a historic matchup. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to claim their third straight Lombardi Trophy, cementing their dyn ...