Naval Academy faculty told to avoid 'divisive concepts' like 'systemic racism'

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Ellie Wolfe
The Baltimore Banner

Naval Academy faculty told to avoid ‘divisive concepts’ like ‘systemic racism’

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The guidance from the provost follows President Trump’s recent DEI-focused executive order, which some say seeks to erase history and diversity.

Faculty at the Naval Academy are no longer permitted to use materials in the classroom that teach about systemic racism and sexism, according to an internal email obtained by The Baltimore Banner.

Instructors have also been told not to promote the concepts of “environmental justice” or “gender ideology.“ Officials at the military college confirmed to The Banner that the email was sent by the provost’s office earlier this week.

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, a new congressional appointee to the academy’s board of visitors, voiced concern about the Trump administration’s actions.

“A Navy and Marine Corps that look like our country — and receive an education that teaches the accurate history of our nation — is critical to our national security and ability to influence strong democratic principles abroad,“ the Maryland Democrat said in a statement Friday. “This Administration’s clear goal of erasing the history and diversity of our great nation only sets us back.”