Air Force Academy Materials Address CRT, White Privilege, and BLM, Records Reveal

Created: JANUARY 27, 2025

Documents secured by Judicial Watch through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit reveal that U.S. Air Force Academy training materials incorporate discussions on Critical Race Theory (CRT), White privilege, and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The 478 pages of records, obtained after an initial request to the Department of Defense went unanswered, shed light on the Academy's approach to these sensitive topics.

One PowerPoint presentation on "Prejudice and Racism" examines subjects such as interracial relationships and analyzes White Americans' political affiliations through a racial lens. The presentation suggests a correlation between opposition to interracial dating and white partisanship following President Obama's election, a connection not observed in prior decades. Furthermore, it presents data on White Americans' support for Democratic presidential candidates and Republican Party identification in relation to "Old-Fashioned Racism."

BLM Slide Air Force Academy

This slide from a U.S. Air Force Academy presentation expresses support for the Black Lives Matter movement. (U.S. Air Force Academy)

Another slide, titled "Radicalization of Public Policy," highlights how the image of a Black man significantly influenced responses among Trump supporters in surveys. It notes that after exposure to a "black racial cue," these supporters showed decreased support for housing assistance, expressed greater anger towards government assistance recipients, and were more inclined to blame recipients for their financial struggles.

Further materials delve into topics like "White identity" and its impact on non-White individuals, support for voter ID laws, and support for political violence. A "CRT Talking Points" document asserts that while the term "white supremacy" often evokes defensiveness, it's the academically appropriate way to discuss much of American history.

An aerial photo of the Pentagon

The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. (STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Separate presentations appear to promote BLM, featuring images of police officers and individuals holding signs questioning the value of Black lives. Other slides depict instances of alleged police brutality against Black Americans.

Judicial Watch obtained numerous additional materials echoing these themes across various presentations, slides, and internal DOD staff communications. Fox News Digital contacted both the Pentagon and the Air Force for comment but has not yet received a response.

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