President Donald Trump marked Black History Month with an event Thursday at the White House that featured several of the Republican’s famous Black supporters. The celebration stands in sharp contrast to Trump’s attacks against diversity programs and discussions of race.

The East Room event will bring together Black political figures, activists, and entertainers who have publicly supported Trump.

President Donald Trump hosted several Black leaders, activists and entertainers at the White House for the Black History Month reception on Thursday. The ceremony was skipped by some federal agencies over the president's push to eradicate diversity programs from the government,