How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back

WASHINGTON ‒ With some Black History Month activities being scaled back by the federal government, history and education organizations are ramping up efforts to fill the void. “We are stepping in to that gap,’’ said Karsonya Wise Whitehead, president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. "You don't wait to be celebrated. We celebrate ourselves.’’ Wise Whitehead said she’s been getting calls from concerned workers at state, local and federal governments since President Donald Trump issued several executive orders ending support for diversity and inclusion...