The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause on all activities related to special observances such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and others in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government. The Justice Department and other agencies have also announced closures of similar programs, calling them divisive and a waste of taxpayer dollars. Employee resource groups (ERGs) are being disbanded in different agencies, despite their role in providing support and community for individuals with similar backgrounds or experiences. Juneteenth, established as a federal holiday only four years ago, celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., while Martin Luther King Jr. Day has also been impacted by the recent changes. Trump’s administration has prioritized ending what they deem as discriminatory programs and activities, leading to the cancellation of various diversity-related initiatives and events across the federal government. Trump’s remarks during his inauguration highlighted his commitment to making Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream a reality, despite his policies directing the discontinuation of programs that honor and promote equality and diversity.
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