Reflections on Black History Month: President Biden Uplifts Black History and Advances Equity Year-round

By Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Reflecting on Black History Month, there are many opportunities to celebrate the vibrancy of African-American history and culture, from the strength and resilience of those who lived through our darkest days of enslavement and segregation, to the recognition of educators and innovators, to…

A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024

     This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation.      The soul of America is what makes us unique…

Remarks by President Biden at a Reception in Recognition of Black History Month

East Room 5:48 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, Nijel, thank you for that introduction.  Where’s Mom and Dad?  PARTICIPANT:  Right there. THE PRESIDENT:  Put your hands up so everybody can see you.  (Applause.) Dad, you knew that expression: God made man, then he made a few firefighters.  (Laughter.)  God love you.  An incredible family. And I need a commitment from…

Readout of White House Meeting on Child Care to Mark Black History Month

Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein, and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin were joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Representative Ayanna Pressley, and national leaders to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support Black children, families, and early educators…

A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2023

   During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society.  This country was established upon the profound but simple idea that all people are created…

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Last week President Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois. The new national monument will tell the story of a horrific attack by a white mob on a Black community, its significance within the Civil Rights Movement, and the broader history of Black community resilience in the face of violent oppression.…

A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022

Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations.  Shining a light on Black history today is…

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