Scouting America’s National Jamboree – the organization’s largest annual event – has abruptly eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color due to pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.
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From NBC San Diego:
The changes at the National Jamboree, which ends Friday, reflect shifts made by Scouting America since the organization became a target of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what he calls “woke” policies.
Some scouts who had planned to attend the event in West Virginia said they backed out because Scouting America scrapped the inclusion initiatives it previously celebrated.
Hegseth threatened to end the Pentagon’s century-old partnership with Scouting America if it did not make changes, including refocusing away from diversity initiatives.
This year, about 15,000 scouts, leaders and volunteers from across the country are attending the 10-day event in the mountains of West Virginia. In addition to activities including mountain biking and kayaking, the gathering hosts leadership programs and educational sessions.
A Scouting America spokesperson said the organization remains “fully committed to welcoming and serving all youth,” but did not address questions about the changes to the jamboree.
Previously known as Boy Scouts of America, the group rebranded in 2024 to emphasize inclusion and the growing number of girls in the scouting ranks.
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