U.S. Military Halts Recruitment at Black Engineer Awards Amid Diversity Initiative Cuts
U.S. Military Halts Recruitment at Black Engineer Awards Amid Diversity Initiative Cuts

U.S. Military Halts Recruitment at Black Engineer Awards Amid Diversity Initiative Cuts

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The U.S. Army has ended its participation in the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA), a key recruiting event for STEM talent, as part of a broader initiative under President Trump's administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the military. This decision follows orders from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has pushed for a merit-based approach and the cessation of recognition for events like Black History Month and Women's History Month. Army officials and recruiters have expressed concern that this move is detrimental to attracting diverse talent, with one Army general calling the policy 'f***ing racist.' The Navy, Air Force, and Space Force also withdrew from the BEYA, citing similar concerns about compliance with new Pentagon directives. Critics argue that this rejection of a prominent platform for recruiting qualified candidates aligns with Trump's agenda to eradicate DEI initiatives, potentially alienating minority groups from military service.

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