The Pentagon issued a memo to military leaders mandating a review of library books focused on diversity, anti-racism, and gender issues, due by May 21. This directive, part of Secretary Pete Hegseth's campaign to eliminate diversity programs, details an effort to identify and segregate materials deemed incompatible with the Department of Defense's core mission. The memo does not clarify what will happen to the selected books. The temporary Academic Libraries Committee is tasked with guiding this review and has provided specific search terms to assist in the identification process.
The Pentagon's directive to remove library books on diversity and anti-racism reflects a significant shift away from inclusive educational materials in military education.
A memo emphasized that materials 'promoting divisive concepts and gender ideology' conflict with the military's core mission, indicating a strong push against diversity initiatives.
The Academic Libraries Committee will aid in reviewing educational materials, with clear search terms supplied to identify books for removal by May 21.
This is part of Secretary Hegseth's overarching campaign to eliminate diversity and equity programs within the Department of Defense, further tightening control over educational content.
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