Department of Education Guidance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies

Department of Education clarifies that observances like Black History Month do not violate order warning state education departments to remove DEI policies or risk losing federal funding. Schools must not discriminate based on race but can celebrate cultural events as long as they are inclusive. Trump signed orders to eliminate DEI programs in federal agencies.

Black History Month: Local Black Figures Making a Difference

NPR listeners share stories of local Black figures making a difference in their communities for Black History Month.

Rapper Kodak Black Visits White House for Black History Month Event

Rapper Kodak Black visited the White House for President Trump's Black History Month event. Several other prominent figures were also in attendance. Kodak Black released a pro-Trump anthem in recent years. Various rappers have shown support for President Trump, even before he became the Republican nominee.

Tiger Woods at Black History Month Celebration with President Trump

Tiger Woods joined President Trump for a Black History Month celebration at the White House, where Woods was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump also announced plans for a National Garden of American Heroes.

African American Read-Ins: Celebrating Black History Month Through Literature

African American Read-Ins, a Black History Month tradition since 1990, promote reading books about the African American experience. The gatherings aim to celebrate diversity and educate people on the importance of knowing and sharing history.

Black History Month and Resilience Against Victimhood

Pastor Corey Brooks shares a story of resistance against racial segregation during Black History Month, emphasizing the importance of rejecting victimhood and embracing strength and character.

Comprehensive Black History Month Program at Alexandria City High School

Drama teacher Leslie Jones and social studies teacher Ra Alim Shabazz partner to create a comprehensive Black History Month program at Alexandria City High School in northern Virginia, showcasing poetry, dance, and theater performances that educate students about overlooked aspects of Black history and encourage civic engagement.

Black History Month

An overview of Black History Month, including its origins, themes, and significance in honoring the contributions of African Americans throughout history.