An article honoring Jackie Robinson was removed from the Department of Defense website amidst directives aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) content from military communications. This removal followed an internal memo mandating a content refresh. While articles about other figures remain accessible, the handling of Robinson’s page sparked criticism due to his near-universal popularity. A subsequent statement from the DoD reflected a softer tone, suggesting they understood Robinson’s cultural significance, yet underscoring their commitment to the directive against DEI content.
Jackie Robinson’s article was removed due to a Department of Defense directive to eliminate content promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, contrasting with articles that remain live for others.
. . . Discriminatory Equity Ideology is a form of Woke cultural Marxism that has no place in our military. It Divides the force, Erodes unit cohesion and Interferes with the services' core warfighting mission.
The rapid compliance across the Department with the directive removing DEI content from all platforms highlights the shift in focus under current leadership regarding how heroes are memorialized.
The second statement softening the removal of Robinson’s article acknowledges the public affection for him, showcasing challenges in balancing political agendas with cultural icons.
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