The superintendent of a top US military academy resigned from his post-Monday after the Virginia governor ordered an investigation into accusations of systemic racism at the school. 
 
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In a letter released by Virginia Military Institute (VMI), retired general JH Binford Peay III said Democratic Governor Ralph Northam had "lost confidence in my leadership" and "desired my resignation."

Peay, 80, had been the head of one of the oldest military universities in the country for 17 years.

Since the death of African American George Floyd during an arrest by police in May, the US military -- one of the country's institutions where minorities are most represented -- has opened up a major internal debate on race.

Black students and graduates of VMI shared on social media incidents where school officials were allegedly indifferent to racist insults from fellow cadets, undeserved punishment, even racist musings of teachers.

Last month, the magazine The Root published interviews with several black VMI students. One recounted how one teacher fondly mentioned her father, a member of the Ku Klux Klan.

Another described how first-year cadets are ordered to salute a statue of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a general that fought for the pro-slavery Confederacy during the US Civil War, every time they pass by.

Northam last week ordered a probe into "the clear and appalling culture of ongoing structural racism at the Virginia Military Institute," which receives public funding.

Black cadets at VMI told The Root they had protested "the glorification of the Confederacy" but said the school's leadership would not acknowledge the racist nature of the institution's culture, instead of calling it "tradition."

The superintendent of a top US military academy resigned from his post-Monday after the Virginia governor ordered an investigation into accusations of systemic racism at the school.

The superintendent of a top US military academy resigned from his post-Monday after the Virginia governor ordered an investigation into accusations of systemic racism at the school. Also read: Trump says Black Lives Matter is a 'symbol of hate' In a letter released by Virginia Military Institute (VMI), retired general JH Binford Peay III said Democratic Governor Ralph Northam had "lost confidence in my leadership" and "desired my resignation." Peay, 80, had been the head of one of the oldest military universities in the country for 17 years. Since the death of African American George Floyd during an arrest by police in May, the US military -- one of the country's institutions where minorities are most represented -- has opened up a major internal debate on race. Black students and graduates of VMI shared on social media incidents where school officials were allegedly indifferent to racist insults from fellow cadets, undeserved punishment, even racist musings of teachers. Last month, the magazine The Root published interviews with several black VMI students. One recounted how one teacher fondly mentioned her father, a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Another described how first-year cadets are ordered to salute a statue of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a general that fought for the pro-slavery Confederacy during the US Civil War, every time they pass by. Northam last week ordered a probe into "the clear and appalling culture of ongoing structural racism at the Virginia Military Institute," which receives public funding. Black cadets at VMI told The Root they had protested "the glorification of the Confederacy" but said the school's leadership would not acknowledge the racist nature of the institution's culture, instead of calling it "tradition."

Head of US military academy resigns amid ‘systemic racism’ probe 

Anmol Narang has become the first observant Sikh to graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang will be making efforts to represent her religion and community will encourage Americans to learn more about Sikhism.

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During an interview with CNN, she said: "It's an incredible feeling. It's a humbling experience, I have never worked harder for anything in my life. Being a Sikh woman is a very important part of my identity and if my experience can play a small role in being an inspiration for others, regardless of the career field, that will be wonderful."

The American President Donald Trump addressed the 1,107 graduates which included Anmol.&nbsp;

During the ceremony, Trump said: "This premier military academy produces only the best of the best—the strongest of the strong—and the bravest of the brave. West Point is a universal symbol of American gallantry, loyalty, devotion, discipline, and skill.

"To the 1,107 who today become the newest officers in the most exceptional Army ever to take the field of battle, I am here to offer America's salute. Thank you for answering your nation's call."

Many other Sikhs have also graduated from the academy but 23 years old Anmol became the first observant Sikh to graduate from West Point.&nbsp;

Anmol Narang has become the first observant Sikh to graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang will be making efforts to represent her religion and community will encourage Americans to learn more about Sikhism.

Anmol Narang has become the first observant Sikh to graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang will be making efforts to represent her religion and community will encourage Americans to learn more about Sikhism. Also read: British PM Boris Johnson defends Churchill and terms removing of statues 'distortion of our history' During an interview with CNN, she said: "It's an incredible feeling. It's a humbling experience, I have never worked harder for anything in my life. Being a Sikh woman is a very important part of my identity and if my experience can play a small role in being an inspiration for others, regardless of the career field, that will be wonderful." The American President Donald Trump addressed the 1,107 graduates which included Anmol. During the ceremony, Trump said: "This premier military academy produces only the best of the best—the strongest of the strong—and the bravest of the brave. West Point is a universal symbol of American gallantry, loyalty, devotion, discipline, and skill. "To the 1,107 who today become the newest officers in the most exceptional Army ever to take the field of battle, I am here to offer America's salute. Thank you for answering your nation's call." Many other Sikhs have also graduated from the academy but 23 years old Anmol became the first observant Sikh to graduate from West Point.

Meet Anmol Narang, first observant Sikh to graduate from US Military Academy

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Head of US military academy resigns amid ‘systemic racism’ probe

Meet Anmol Narang, first observant Sikh to graduate from US Military Academy