πβ “Kamala Crashes Glass Ceiling at West Point: A Revolutionary Commencement Address” ππ
TL;DR;
Veep Kamala Harris took a historic moment to serve as the first woman to speak at West Pointβs commencement. ποΈπ₯³ She warned the newly minted grads about the “unsettled world” they’re stepping into, thanks to global challenges like Russian aggression and the rise of China. ππ₯ Also, she didn’t miss a beat to underline the need for diversity, against the backdrop of West Point’s struggle to match the demographic mix of the nation. ππ No controversies left unturned, no reality unchecked, and no glass ceiling left unshattered. πββοΈπ₯
Ladies and gents, put your hands together for Kamala Harris, our VP, making history yet again! π As the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at West Point, she told it as it is to the graduating cadets, stressing that theyβre stepping into an “unsettled world”. π£π She had us asking, “What’s next for this next-gen army?” πββοΈπ
Harris had some sharp words about the current global scenario, and boy, was she on point! “The world has drastically changed,β she observed, and it’s hard to disagree. π¬π― The global pandemic, shifts in international politics in Europe and Asia… it’s all one hot mess, isnβt it? ππͺοΈ
She cautioned the newly-minted military leaders about Russia’s aggression, reminding us of the Ukraine invasion and calling it the first major ground war in Europe since World War II. πΊοΈπ₯ She also called out China for its military modernization and territorial ambitions at sea. π¨π³πͺ But amidst the international chaos, she steered clear of any domestic political drama, reminding us that the battlefield exists beyond our borders. ποΈπ«
Now, if you thought Harris was all about global politics, think again! π She got personal, too, delving into the need for institutions to reflect the diversity of the broader United States. She said it right at West Point, a place thatβs made slow progress in this respect since first admitting women in 1976. πΊβ³ Howβs that for keeping it real?
So, about a quarter of the student body are women today. πβοΈ The number of Black women graduates, like Harris herself, is on the rise, but still a small group. ππ©πΎ And as for the new cadets, they’ll step into the world as Army second lieutenants. Congrats to them! ππ
Fact time: West Point dates back to 1802 and has been the alma mater of many a military leader and even Presidents. ποΈπ Harris being the first woman to feature as a speaker at the academy? Well, that’s a quirk of history given that such gigs usually go to the President, VP or a high-ranking military official β roles that have always been filled by men until now. π°οΈπ
Well, itβs about time, donβt you think? π°οΈπ€
Harris wasn’t alone in making a mark. She was joined by Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, the first woman to hold the military serviceβs top civilian post. You go, girls! πββοΈπ
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