White House confirms Black History Month celebration despite federal agency ban. Story by Alyshia Hercules • 4mo. T he memo released by the Defense Intelligence Agency this week, ...

Black History Month, a tradition in the United States since its formal establishment in 1976, honors the contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s history and culture.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Trump's plans for Black History Month at her first press briefing on Tuesday and then again at Friday's briefing.

WATCH: Trump participates in White House Black History Month celebration. With Thursday's event, Trump is preserving a tradition at the same time his far-reaching executive order ending diversity ...

The Trump White House issued a proclamation Friday recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.” ...

The Trump administration will celebrate Black History Month at the White House on Thursday, preserving a tradition at the same time that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the federal ...

The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past. Guests sipped champagne and snacked on lamb chops and collard greens.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump White House issued a proclamation Friday recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring "identity ...

Kodak Black attended a Black History Month reception at the White House on Thursday (Feb. 20). By Heran Mamo Kodak Black attended a Black History Month reception at the White House on Thursday ...

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The Trump administration plans to celebrate Black History Month with a reception at the White House. His far-reaching executive order ending DEI programs is disrupting its observance elsewhere.

While the White House has issued its position, agencies of the government have discretion on whether to continue to recognize Black History Month, according to the official.