The U.S. Naval Academy removed nearly 400 books from its library after an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office, targeting literature that relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This move, part of the Trump administration's broader campaign against DEI initiatives, included significant works such as Maya Angelou's autobiography and titles dealing with the Holocaust, feminism, civil rights, and race. The Navy stated that keyword searches were conducted to identify books for potential removal, eventually eliminating 381 volumes deemed unnecessary for the library's collection.
In a move aimed at removing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) content, nearly 400 books—including those on the Holocaust, feminism, and civil rights—were purged from the U.S. Naval Academy's library.
The Trump administration has targeted DEI policies across federal agencies, leading to the removal of significant works that address gender identity, race, and historical injustices from the Academy's library.
A wide array of books on race and gender, including notable texts on the experiences of African Americans and women, were removed as part of this sweeping initiative.
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