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West Point Disbands Student Clubs Amid Executive Order Targeting DEI Programs

West Point has disbanded cultural and professional clubs focused on diversity in response to Trump’s executive order against DEI initiatives.

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The disbanding of student clubs at West Point related to gender and race reflects a troubling trend towards the erasure of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives under the current administration.
West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race
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The disbanding of cultural clubs at West Point reflects a troubling shift away from recognizing and supporting the diverse identities that enrich our military, a move that undermines the very principles of inclusivity and acceptance.
West Point disbands cadet cultural clubs after Trump’s anti-DEI order
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The recent decision to dissolve student-led cultural and professional clubs at West Point signals a troubling shift away from the values of diversity and inclusion that have long been integral to the cadet experience.
West Point disbands student-led clubs after Trump’s DEI order
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Feb 5th, 2025, 4:06 PM ET

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has ordered the dissolution of twelve cultural and professional clubs, including the Society of Women Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers. This move follows President Trump's executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the military. A memo from the academy specified these clubs must cease all activities and remove public-facing content. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that DEI programs conflict with the values of the Department of Defense, prompting a broader review of sanctioned organizations at West Point.

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