President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday, preserving a tradition by holding a reception at the same time that his executive order ending the federal government’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs has disrupted its observance elsewhere.
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Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday, preserving a tradition by holding a reception at the same time that his executive order ending the federal government’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs has disrupted its observance elsewhere.
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