The United States Department of Defense initially removed an article commemorating Jackie Robinson's military service due to alleged mistakes but later restored it amid public outcry. This incident raises concerns about the current administration's broader campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which have been criticized for their perceived politicization. Historical examples show a pattern of attempting to erase certain demographics from American history, as seen with figures like the Navajo Code Talkers and Tuskegee Airmen. Robinson's legacy is significant, representing not just baseball but major contributions to civil rights in the U.S.
Earlier this week, the United States Department of Defense removed an article about Jackie Robinson's service in the U.S. Army. They later restored the article, claiming it was removed by "mistake."
The current administration has waged war on what they call "D.E.I." so vitriolically that it might as well be a slur at this point. The acronym itself stands for "diversity, equity and inclusion"... focusing on improvement in those areas benefits every facet of society.
This is not the first time they have had to undo an attempt at erasing certain demographics of people from our historical records... They attempted the same with the Navajo Code Talkers, the Tuskegee Airmen, etc. and had to change course after public pushback.
His legacy touches every team in baseball. His number is retired across the league. He is universally known and loved not only for his contributions to the game, but his contributions to the country and the Civil Rights Movement as a whole.
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