Subdeacon Joe Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 West Point is about to graduate its largest class of black women in its 217-year history A group of black female cadets at the United States Military Academy proudly posed for photos together ahead of their May 25 graduation, to mark being part of the largest class of black women to graduate from the 217-year-old institution. Thirty-two black women are set to graduate from the school, more commonly known as West Point, in the class of 2019, the Philadelphia Tribune reported. The momentous occasion comes more than 155 years after the end of slavery, and nearly 99 years after women won the right to vote. West Point was founded in 1802 but didn't admit its first black cadet until 1870. The first women were admitted in 1976. Since 2014 though, the school has been making more of an effort to recruit more cadets from different backgrounds, by setting up an office of diversity, according to CNN. Several members of the group of black female cadets recently posed for a picture ahead of their graduation. Cadet Hallie Pound West Point spokesman Frank Demaro told CNN on Wednesday that he expects many more landmarks in the school's future when it comes to diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I find this to be a good milestone, but I will be happiest when such “news” becomes not worth mentioning. Charlie VB Harley, West Point, ‘87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 It should be, but there are those with an agenda who will make sure it never happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I know nothing about these ladies save only that they are about to be graduated from the premier engineering college in the world. That alone qualifies them for my most profound respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Be interesting to see how many of these newly-minted "butter bars" wind up with stars! Best wishes to all of their graduating class, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 14 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: I find this to be a good milestone, but I will be happiest when such “news” becomes not worth mentioning. Charlie VB Harley, West Point, ‘87 Or when activist stop using it to try and make a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 West Point spokesman Frank Demaro told CNN on Wednesday that he expects many more landmarks in the school's future when it comes to diversity. The blazes with diversity. As long as they can and will do what's asked and needed of them, I don't CARE about skin color, background, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. If they CAN'T or WON'T do what's asked and needed of them, I don't CARE about skin color, background, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 22 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: I find this to be a good milestone, but I will be happiest when such “news” becomes not worth mentioning. Charlie VB Harley, West Point, ‘87 totally agree Cheyenne Ranger, Conroe Normal Bible Institue '68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 They look tough.I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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