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National Park Service Removes Tubman, Faces Backlash

4/6/2025

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The National Park Service has sparked controversy by removing Harriet Tubman's image and quote from its "Underground Railroad" webpage, shifting the focus to "Black/White cooperation." This decision mirrors a troubling trend under the Trump administration to minimize the significance of slavery and civil rights, drawing sharp criticism from historians and educators who fear a distortion of history.

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Story summary

The National Park Service has sparked controversy by removing Harriet Tubman's image and quote from its "Underground Railroad" webpage, shifting the focus to "Black/White cooperation." This decision mirrors a troubling trend under the Trump administration to minimize the significance of slavery and civil rights, drawing sharp criticism from historians and educators who fear a distortion of history.