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By Ryan Shepard Feb 3, 2021 The United States Navy has unveiled nearly 60 recommendations to fight off gender-based discrimination and racism within the armed forces. For six months, the Navy worked on the "Task Force One Navy" report, which examined systemic racism and discrimination through its ranks. Most notably, the report found that it needed to address the lack of diversity in managerial positions and hate speech. “We needed to seize this moment to engage in conversations about race, diversity and inclusion within our force more than ever before,” the report explained. “We had t...

Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, the name of which has been called into question due to its association with racial inequality and white supremacy. US Navy The USS Chancellorsville, for example, is named after a Civil War battle and Confederate victory. The One Navy Task Force was founded last year to combat racial inequality and injustice in the Navy. The US Navy needs to rename ships and and facilities that h...

Task Force One Navy released its 142-page report on Wednesday Includes 60 recommendations meant to enhance the Navy's overall diversity Recommends changing the name of any ships or bases tied to the Confederacy Two navy ships, the USS Maury and USS Chancellorsville, could face renaming Task force also recommends a database of names to scrutinize for offenses Aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis faces scrutiny for namesake's racist views

The 142-page report includes analysis and a comprehensive set of nearly 60 recommendations meant to enhance the Navy’s overall diversity and ensure that a culture of inclusivity is evident at every command.  The COE board will closely review the report’s findings and make a decision on how to best implement its recommendations. Some recommendations may require further research and review prior to implementation. “As a Navy – uniform and civilian, active and reserve - we cannot tolerate discrimination of any kind, and must engage in open and honest conversations with each other and ta...

Font Size: A Navy Task Force aimed at enhancing diversity within the branch is suggesting “bias awareness training” for board members as well as an exchange program with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Task Force One Navy, which was tasked with ensuring “a culture of inclusivity” and diversity at every command, submitted its 142-page report with around 60 recommendations to reach their goal, a statement from the Navy’s press office said Wednesday. “The nearly 60 recommendations are a true reflection of the feedback from Sailors and Navy civilians and will...