The ceremony comes as the Trump administration has pushed to eradicate diversity programs from the government, which some agencies have interpreted to end the observance of identity-based months.

"If we're not showing diversity in the things that we do in society, and we only show it from one view, then that's not showing that we are unified." — Jarvis Crawford

February is Black History Month.The Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced two events to celebrate the African-American community’s rich contributions, culture, and resilience.On Saturday, Feb.