White House, Trump and Black History Month

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.”
White House Press Secretary's Puzzling Remark About Black History Month Spurs Questions
Experts weigh in on Karoline Leavitt's response to a question about the Trump administration's plans for Black History Month and what concerns them overall.
First lady Melania Trump poses in black and white official White House portrait
The White House unveiled its official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday. Mrs. Trump is pictured in a suit, standing in front of a window with the Washington Monument in the rearview, and the photo is in black and white.
Trump White House declares February Black History Month amid Pentagon ban
US President Donald Trump's White House marked February as Black History Month amid the Pentagon’s declaration that all “identity months' are 'dead.”According to the Associated Press, the White House and the Defense
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.
Pentagon agency bans Black History Month in compliance with Trump’s anti-DEI push
The Defense Intelligence Agency also ordered the suspension of events marking LGBTQ Pride Month, Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Trump Acknowledges Black History Month—After Weeks Of Attacking Diversity
President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion and baselessly suggested diversity hiring could have caused the Washington, D.C. plane and helicopter collision.
Amber Ruffin to headline 2025 White House correspondents’ dinner
Amber Ruffin has been tapped to headline the White House correspondents’ dinner, the annual event where journalists, ...
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April Ryan’s Historic Leap: A New Era for Black Press USA’s Washington Bureau
As the longest-serving Black White House correspondent in U.S. history, she has consistently broken barriers while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and tenacity.
White House correspondent for Steve Bannon’s outlet claps back at critics over ‘inappropriate’ outfits
Natalie Winters defiantly clapped back at critics on Friday, warning: “I would highly suggest you don’t go to war with me.” ...
Vogue blasts Melania Trump as a ‘freelance magician’ in White House portrait
Despite Melania Trump's high-fashion savvy as a former model, Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour has appeared to ...
Amber Ruffin to headline White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Amber Ruffin is taking center stage at this spring’s White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, the first time ...
Doctor with Hamilton ties, 1st Black man at White House reception, among 'courageous' Civil War surgeons
Over 100 years after his death, Anderson Ruffin Abbott's visit to the White House and his relationship with U.S. President ...
One of 3 soldiers aboard Black Hawk chopper involved in midair collision identified as longtime aviation officer
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside ...
U.S. Army Pilot Rebecca Lobach, 28, Identified as Third Soldier on Black Hawk Helicopter in D.C. Plane Crash
U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Lobach, a former White House social aide during Joe Biden's presidency, was among the passengers on ...