Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
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.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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
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.
Alleged Defense Agency Memo Pauses Observance of Black History Month, Pride, Others
The memo was allegedly written to bring the Defense Intelligence Agency in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
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.
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PFUJ declares 'Black Day' to protest PECA amendments on Friday
Members slam govt for restricting press freedom, noting its past support for journalists' rights while in opposition.
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Republic Day becomes Black Day again
The observance of Black Day on January 26 symbolizes widespread anger at India’s human rights abuses. There is an urgent need to pressure India to cease its violations of human rights against ...
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Black Day observed to reject Indian illegal occupation of Kashmir
Whole Pakistani nation along with Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed Black Day on Sunday (October 27, 2019) to convey to the international community that they ...
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Hundreds to attend ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ fear limited access to representatives as DFL boycott continues
Among many groups who plan a yearly advocacy day at the Capitol to speak face-to-face with their representatives are hundreds ...
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Black Day
In a galaxy 408 million light-years away, the black hole ASASSN-22ci consumed a star from a binary system, producing a rare double-flash tidal disruption event (TDE). First observed in February ...
Pakistan: PTI to observe February 8 as "Black Day" over alleged "theft of people's mandate", seeks permission for rally
Samaa TV, citing Alia Hamza, stated that February 8 marks the "theft of the people's mandate" and that PTI intends to observe the day as a "black day." She criticized the frequent imposition of ...