Hegseth nixes 'identity month' celebrations at DOD on eve of Black History Month
The memo from new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth comes amid President Trump's ongoing campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
No more ‘identity months’: Pentagon scraps official events for Black, Women’s History months
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth late Friday issued new guidance ending official Defense Department events marking Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and other “cultural awareness months” across the U.
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.”
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.
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."
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.
Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it
Despite rumors to the contrary, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, continuing a presidential tradition. “Every year, National Black History
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Defense Department Declares 'Identity Months Dead,' Barring Black History Month and Others
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.”
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
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