This is an opinion column. This may seem late, seven days into Black History Month, but it’s not. It’s never too late to do what must be done, what we all should do — you, too, white folks. It’s never too late to celebrate Black History Month.

Experts weigh in on Karoline Leavitt's response to a question about the Trump administration's plans for Black History Month and what concerns them overall.

The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”

President Trump recognizes Black History Month and pays tribute to influential Black American leaders in a proclamation.

Gerald Ford in 1976 became the first president to issue a message recognizing February as Black History Month. Since then, presidents have made annual proclamations marking the month as a celebration of Black history, culture and education.

The Department of Defense canceled any so-called identity months or any celebration of a person's cultural heritage, and it's not just Black History Month.

Local libraries, colleges and churches are hosting a variety of activities to participate in for Black History Month in your area.