U.S. Air Force's Academy Superintendent Rebukes Students Over Racism



Business Insider: Watch an Air Force general rebuke students over racism at Air Force Academy: Show respect or 'get out'

After racial slurs were found on dormitory message boards belonging to five black cadet candidates at the Air Force Academy Preparatory School this week, the academy's superintendent offered a harsh rebuke of racism, misogyny, and other forms of bigotry.

"If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect, then you need to get out. If you can't treat someone of another gender, whether that's a man or a woman, with dignity and respect, then you need to get out," Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria said to a gathering of Air Force Academy cadets, flanked by academy officers and staff.

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WNU Editor: His remarks have been widely viewed online .... Air Force Academy Leader’ Speech On Race Becomes Widely Viewed Online (CBS).

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