WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump celebrated the 100th anniversary of black history month event in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 18.
“We honor the memory of those that came before us by continuing their legacy and fighting for an America … that is safe and strong and prosperous,” Trump said during the ceremony.
“Happy black history month, happy black history year, and happy black history century.”
The history month celebration dates back to September 1915, when it was established by Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Energy pulsed through the room, with chants of “four more years” echoing in the White House. …
Trump Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
