Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes on New Meaning

• Black History Month begins today. Here's what to know about its origins

  Black History Month began this year on Feb. 1, 2025. The history of the month dates back almost a century.
  
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  Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'

  The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.
  
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  Trump recognizes Tiger Woods, Harriet Tubman for Black History Month

  President Trump on Friday said he is “honored” to recognize February as Black History Month and that "black Americans have been among our country's most consequential leaders.” “American heroes ...
  
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  Boat packed with migrants intercepted amid Trump's mass deportation effort

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• President Trump calls on Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians amid ceasefire

  President Trump called on Egypt and Jordan to take in 1.5 million Palestinians as part of a broader effort to address the crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues to hold as ...
  
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  Baltimore sees sustained reduction in gun violence amid robust anti-violence efforts

  Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off
  
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• What an indoor Trump inauguration means for preparation efforts

  The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision ...
  
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  Venezuela's Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke

  Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to serve a third term despite credible evidence that his opponent won the July 2024 election
  
  ABC News - Jan. 10

• Black British entrepreneurs find new ways to land funding as diversity efforts are scrapped

  In 2018 Black founders secured just 0.23% of venture funds, according to data from Extend Ventures.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 9

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  Ethics Pledges by Trump Cabinet Draw Questions and Skepticism

  Publicly released agreements show the vast wealth of President Trump’s cabinet picks and the uncharacteristically large list of potential conflicts of interest with which they enter office.
  
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  One Family Lost in the Plane Crash

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