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.”

Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.

The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Founded nearly a century ago, without any proclamation from the government, celebrations won't be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to curb DEI initiatives.

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.

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.

U.S. figure skater Spencer Lane, 16, shared a photo from inside American Eagle Flight 5342 before it took off from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., where it crashed into a helicopter mid-air.

Southern California is home to a wide variety of events that celebrate this important month, from creative workshops and live performances to exhibitions and community gatherings.

To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.

The Defense Intelligence Agency has paused activities and events related to Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth and other "special observances" to comply with executive orders from President Trump.

A retired chief warrant officer in the military is upset about the Pentagon’s intelligence arm’s decision to no longer celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Women’s History Month, and Pride Month.

CBS News Colorado is excited to continue its Elevating Black Voices series with multiple new reports every week about the ordinary extraordinary people who make Colorado such a special place to live.