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,
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On a day to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream, the Trump nightmare returns
Where King's vision was rooted in the American dream, in liberty and justice for all, Trump’s is fueled by pettiness, vengeance, division, and flagrant inequality of justice in action.
How many times has Inauguration Day fallen on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let's take a look
Donald Trump will celebrate his Inauguration Day today, the same day as MLK Day. How many times have the two days overlapped? Here's what to know.
Is the stock market closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will both be closed on the federal holiday but will reopen for regular trading hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for MLK Day, Black History Month, more
Federal agencies have struggled to interpret Trump's Jan. 20 executive order ending DEI programs across the government .
Pentagon Pauses Black History Month, Juneteenth, Pride, and Other Observances After Trump’s DEI Ban
Following Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has paused all special events related to heritage and cultural observances,
Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS ...
Column: Martin Luther King Jr.'s son has a message for Donald Trump – and for America
Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that ...
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As Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
Though he invoked Martin Luther King Jr. in his inaugural address, President Trump has pursued a vision focused on undoing much of the progress King worked for.
Trump references Martin Luther King Jr. during inauguration speech
"Unity is now returning to America, and confidence and pride is soaring like never before in everything we do," Trump said.
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Hundreds march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Sacramento as Donald Trump takes office
Some marchers carried signs saying “no human should be illegal” and “immigrants rights are civil rights,” referencing ...
Trump executive order declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files
Official conclusions say lone gunmen committed the assassinations of President John Kennedy, Sen. Robert Kennedy and the Rev.
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The strange convergence of Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr.
These programs draw inspiration from King’s philosophy of love. Trump’s promise to end the disparate-impact rule has gotten less attention, but it will profoundly affect any institution ...
Michelle Obama Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. After Skipping Trump's Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, Michelle Obama skipped Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, she took to Instagram to honor MLK Day, and ...