The Trump administration’s Black Historical past Month celebration has sparked backlash, with critics calling out the occasion’s visitor record.
The Trump administration is internet hosting a Black Historical past Month celebration on the White Home on Thursday night (February 20), reportedly inviting a number of notable Black artists—a transfer that has sparked intense backlash on social media.
The ceremony comes as Trump enforces a sweeping crackdown on DEI initiatives, ordering the elimination of all federal DEI workplaces, positions, and packages, together with the dismissal of DEI employees inside 60 days.
AP Information report an nameless White Home official revealed that Rod Wave, Boosie Badazz, and Kodak Black are set to attend the Black Historical past Month occasion alongside Black political figures and activists who’ve been vocal supporters of Trump.
Final month, Snoop Dogg, Nelly, and others have been slammed on social media for acting at inauguration occasions. Now, the artists allegedly set to seem at Trump’s Black Historical past Month occasion are going through comparable criticism from followers.
“The Boondocks is required for moments like these,” one critic famous, whereas one other labeled the occasion “The Coon Convention.”
One other particular person questioned, “Shouldn’t this celebration be referred to as Black Promote-Out Month?”
Some referenced Boosie pleading for a pardon and Trump granting clemency to Kodak Black throughout his first time period in workplace.
“N##### making an attempt their hardest to get a pardon for crimes they rightfully should be punished for!!” one particular person stated.
Others identified Trump’s dismantling of DEI initiatives, which has prevented some establishments from holding their very own Black Historical past Month celebrations. Take a look at extra reactions on the finish of the web page.
MLK’s Niece & Herschel Walker Additionally Rumored To Attend Trump’s Black Historical past Month Celebration
Different notable company reportedly embody jail reform advocate Alice Johnson, whom Trump pardoned in 2020, Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., and soccer legend Herschel Walker, whom Trump has nominated as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Not one of the artists talked about have publicly confirmed their look on the occasion.
In the meantime, Trump made headlines earlier this week after declaring himself “king” on social media. The official X (Twitter) account for The White Home account backed him up, posting a makeshift Time Journal-themed cowl depicting him as king.
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!”
–President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/IMr4tq0sMB— The White Home (@WhiteHouse) February 19, 2025
