Do More Together

09/11/2026

Carlton Shelly II USMa Class of 2013 Carlton Shelley Carlton E. Shelley II

9/11 Memorial & Museum Carlton Shelley was a student at the school where President George W. Bush learned about the attacks on September 11, 2001. Today, a veteran, Shelley continues to carry the memory of that day and its impact forward.

Shelley’s story is one that continue to shape how we remember. And every 9/11, Tribute in Light gives all of us a way to honor those memories, as two beams of light rise above New York City in their honor.

For a quarter century, Tribute in Light has stood as a powerful symbol of remembrance. This year, for the first time, people across the country will have the opportunity to witness it together.

Join us Friday, September 11, at 8 PM ET for “9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan,” presented by in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The special will air across , , , , and , with live performances from , , and John Ondrasik of .

Twenty-five years later, we come together to remember those we lost, honor their lives and legacies, and ensure their stories are never forgotten.

08/23/2026

CDTs Robert Tresville (left) & Clarence Davenport, the 7th & 6th African American graduates of the Long Gray Line. Both were Class of January 1943. This photo is 1941 or 1942 near today’s Mahan Hall. Tresville became a pilot, a Tuskegee Airman, commanded the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, flew over 20 combat missions, & went MIA in June 1944 while flying a P-47D. Colonel Davenport had a long career which included commanding the 32nd AADCOM & earning a master’s in bioradiology from Cal Berkeley. I believe both were silenced by the Corps & had to live alone. Nobody shook Davenport’s hand at Plebe Recognition according to an obituary. All of that makes this casual, happy snapshot even more extraordinary. I don’t think this has ever been published. Davenport receiving his diploma was featured in the Government’s 1944 documentary The Negro Soldier, directed by Frank Capra. Photo: Personal collection.

06/30/2026

An invitation to return to yourself, to stillness, and to a deeper sense of connection.

A space to pause, be held, and reconnect
with what often gets set aside.

Created for Black West Point women, this experience offers space to step away from the demands of daily life and into an environment that is intentional, restorative, and rooted in care.

Over three days, we move through a guided journey — beginning with remembering our lineage and reclaiming our ancestral connections, creating space to bloom through practices of rest and resilience, and drawing on the power of community to step into the fullness of our voice.

There will be time for stillness and solitude, as well as opportunities to gather, reflect, and engage in ways that feel both grounding and expansive.

DM the page for the link to find out more information and to register. Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon

https://rbgm.drglendawrenngordon.com/

05/20/2026

04/13/2026

Alma Cooper .cooper continues to redefine what it means to lead with purpose, grace, and excellence. From the legacy of United States Military Academy to the global stage of a TED Talk, she is showing us that our voices matter in every room we step into.

To stand on that stage at Stanford University while pursuing her master’s degree is a reminder that growth never stops and that we can walk in multiple callings at once.
This is what representation looks like. This is what breaking barriers looks like. And this is what happens when preparation meets purpose.

Keep speaking. Keep leading. Keep showing the next generation what’s possible. 💫 Congratulations Alma our 73rd Miss USA