The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, has disbanded a dozen student affinity clubs in response to President Trump's executive orders regarding federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The memo from deputy commandant Chad Foster mandates the cessation of activities for these clubs, including those focused on racial and cultural identities. This decision affects long-standing organizations such as the Asian-Pacific Forum Club and the National Society of Black Engineers, while necessitating a broader review of all campus clubs for compliance with the new directives.
The United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., has shut down a dozen student affinity clubs to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
The memo orders all the identified clubs to 'permanently cease all activities' and remove all public facing content.
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