Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;

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,

From jazz and comedy festivals to thought-provoking films and art showcases, February is packed with events that honor Oregon’s Black history and communities.

From historical plays to intimate concerts to films and children’s activities, here are 13 ways to take part in Black History Month in and around Boston this year.

From hip-hop to soul food to HBCUs, these events celebrate Black culture and excellence in Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale and Tempe all month long.

Ryan, the White House correspondent for The Grio, asked Karoline Leavitt at this term's first press briefing whether Black History Month is still on in a second Trump administration. The answer was unclear,

February is Black History Month and the City of Terre Haute is celebrating by unveiling new banners downtown. The banners will feature local honorees, recognizing their impact on the Terre Haute community.

The directive will likely prohibit the agency from openly commemorating the month.

“The City of Rahway’s Black History Month events reflect a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and education,” according to the event organizers. “These celebrations aim to honor the past while inspiring future generations to continue breaking barriers and building a stronger, united community.”