Pentagon deletes and then restores Jackie Robinson article

The Pentagon recently removed and then reinstated an article about Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball. The article celebrated Robinson's military service during World War II and his role in breaking baseball's color barrier. Robinson was drafted into the Army and served with the 761st "Black Panthers" tank battalion. Although he did not see combat, he made headlines when he was court-martialed for refusing to sit at the back of a bus in 1944. He was acquitted and later served as a coach for Army athletes before being honorably discharged. The initial removal of the article was linked to a statement by Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot, who expressed a desire to eliminate "DEI" content, referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This statement sparked surprise and concern from Robinson's family, who believe he is a significant American hero. After the web page was restored, Ullyot acknowledged Robinson's legacy and emphasized admiration for him and other military heroes. He also reiterated that any content removed would be corrected to honor the service of historical figures like Robinson.