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Army Corps Cancels Black History Event Amid DEI Shift

2/1/2025

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The Army Corps of Engineers has scrapped a Black History Month event in Jacksonville, Florida, following new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guidelines from the Department of Defense. City Council member Rahman Johnson voiced his disappointment, emphasizing the event's cancellation reflects a troubling trend linked to President Trump's executive orders against DEI initiatives in the military.

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The Army Corps of Engineers has scrapped a Black History Month event in Jacksonville, Florida, following new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guidelines from the Department of Defense. City Council member Rahman Johnson voiced his disappointment, emphasizing the event's cancellation reflects a troubling trend linked to President Trump's executive orders against DEI initiatives in the military.