I read a recent article in Reuters about the removal of a U.S. Air Force video honoring the first Black pilots, and realized this is not just a bureaucratic decision—it is an alarming regression that threatens to erase the progress of racial inclusion in America. This action, spurred by Trump’s anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) order, is a harsh reminder of the struggle for justice for everyone. It reveals a dangerous effort to rewrite history, silence marginalized voices, and strip away the very principles that define an equitable society.
Inclusion is not just a hypeword; it is the foundation of a democratic country. The legacy of the first Black pilots—the Tuskegee Airmen—represents perseverance in the face of systemic racism. By removing their story from public recognition, this new regime is sending a clear message: the contributions of marginalized communities are expendable. This is a direct attack on the values of equity and justice, rolling back decades of progress and setting a dangerous precedent for the future. I don’t know whether to cry or scream at all this dismantling of our country’s history.
Now, more than ever, we must stand up against this deliberate erasure of history. Silence is complicity. We must live love through the practice of inclusion by amplifying the voices of those being silenced, holding institutions accountable, and demanding policies that uphold social justice. We must educate, advocate, and resist efforts to return our country to an era of exclusion and oppression.
Living love through inclusion means that every person, regardless of race, gender, or background, is seen, heard, and valued. It means fighting for policies that protect diversity initiatives, supporting organizations that uplift marginalized voices, and confronting racism wherever it arises. We cannot allow history to be rewritten to serve the interests of those who fear progress.
This is our call to action. We must build a country that embraces all its people, honors its full history, and refuses to be dragged backward. Inclusion is love in action. Justice is love in action. Let us embody both and stand against this dangerous tide.
~Candice Carver
