Black History Month, MLK

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.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to President Donald Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the Pentagon's intelligence agency has paused special event programs and related events, including for Juneteenth,
Rondo-raised minister makes jewelry in celebration of MLK and Black History Month
The Rev. Peggy Pugh remembers growing up in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood in the early 1970s, watching her mother dress for church in pearl necklaces and Avon makeup. But it wasn’t just the beauty of the women in Rondo that captivated Pugh – it was what she learned from her community and continues to carry with her, she said.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and More
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity,
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.
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.
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Inauguration and MLK Day overlap for the third time ever; When has this happened before?
For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.
When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
A Baltimore museum was sponsoring a "Dare to Dream Day," San Francisco was having a march and parade, and Houston was ...
What's Open—And What's Closed—On MLK Day? DMV, Schools and Bank Hours
MLK Day is a federal holiday, meaning most federal entities close to commemorate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
The history of presidential inaugurations on MLK Day
With the date of presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both set by law, the two have - and will - keep ...
How did MLK Day become law?
It took a long political effort to make the King Holiday commemoration a federal law. ATLANTA — The MLK Day holiday is marked annually as a day of service and remembrance of the struggle for justice, ...
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MLK Day keynote: Why nonviolent protest has become less successful (when it might be needed most)
That pivotal moment in Bates’ MLK Day history was highlighted by Bates Student Government co-president Dhruv Chandra ’25 of Kolkata, India, who, with co-president Ethan Chan ’25 of Westborough, Mass ...
39th MLK Day sees public service events, celebrations across U.S.
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.