Trump issues Black History Month proclamation starkly different from predecessors, and DOD ends funds for cultural observances [Video]

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, — President Donald Trump’s administration issued a proclamation on Friday, Jan. 31, recognizing Black History Month and simultaneously announced the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department.

The move has come as Trump has targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Defense Department declared it will no longer dedicate official resources to marking cultural awareness months, including Black History Month. 

DEI initiatives emerged from the civil rights movement’s affirmative action policies, becoming a cornerstone of modern workplace culture. However, the impact varies significantly across demographic groups.

Despite common perceptions linking DEI only to racial equity, recent studies indicate white women have emerged as the primary beneficiaries of these programs. A McKinsey report by the McKinsey Global Instituteprojects white women could achieve workplace equality within 22 years under DEI, while Black women may wait 48 …