even need ask 16 white west point cadets pose uniform white power fist graduation would resolve never mind media circus would create sixteen black west point cadets pose raise fists pre-graduation picture spark debate race proper behavior uniform punish gesture u.s. military academy say tuesday.the decision less two weeks 16 female seniors poise graduate find violate u.s. department defense rule limit political activity.an internal inquiry find cadets pre-plan set make political statement west point superintendent lt. gen. robert caslen jr. say letter student body.but say show lapse awareness symbols gesture misinterpret cause division get instruction that.the fists-up image circulate online lead observers question whether women express support black live matter movement grow protest police kill unarm black men.but inquiry find picture one multiple photos women make keep informal campus tradition capture spur-of-the-moment gesture intend demonstrate unity pride graduate caslen write group cadets often take old corps picture traditional dress uniform echo historical portraits.a raise fist symbolize political resistance generations nelson mandela upon release prison 1990 democratic vermont u.s. sen. bernie sanders presidential campaign trail year use black power advocate 1960s include two american sprinters medal ceremony 1968 mexico city olympic game recently activists black live matter movement.some observers suggest women improperly identify movement uniform.defenders say women simply celebrate forthcoming graduation something close spirit team lift helmets celebrate win beyonce raise fist year super bowl halftime show via yahoo h/t wz commander chief approve racism u.s. military make shock disciplinary decision 16 black west point cadets