“In addition, VMI cadets continue to be educated in a physical environment that honors the Confederacy and celebrates an inaccurate and dangerous ‘Lost Cause’ version of Virginia’s history. In The Post article, Black students and alumni described an atmosphere of hostility and cultural insensitivity. “Virginia needs to take immediate action to stop the culture of racism and oppression at Virginia Military Institute,” tweeted Del. Don L. Scott Jr. (D-Portsmouth) said in an interview that the accounts from Black cadets and alumni “sickened” him. Jennifer D. Carroll Foy (D-Prince William), a Black VMI graduate who is running for governor, said cadets accused of racism, sexism or bullying should be investigated and, if found guilty, expelled.

Source: Washington Post October 19, 2020 22:33 UTC