Pentagon orders removal of diversity and anti-racism books from military libraries by May 21.

The Pentagon has ordered military leaders to identify and remove books addressing diversity, anti-racism, and gender issues from their libraries by May 21. This directive, issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aligns with efforts to eliminate diversity and equity programs within the military. Books deemed to promote "divisive concepts and gender ideology" are considered incompatible with the Department's core mission. This move follows the U.S. Naval Academy's removal of nearly 400 books, including those on the Holocaust, feminism, and civil rights.