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National Park Service Restores Tubman Page After Outcry

4/10/2025

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Story summary

The National Park Service has reinstated its Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad webpage after a controversial removal of her image and a revision that minimized slavery's impact. The changes sparked public outrage, revealing a troubling trend under the Trump administration to diminish diversity and equity narratives. The NPS admitted the edits were unauthorized, highlighting the importance of preserving historical truths.

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Story summary

The National Park Service has reinstated its Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad webpage after a controversial removal of her image and a revision that minimized slavery's impact. The changes sparked public outrage, revealing a troubling trend under the Trump administration to diminish diversity and equity narratives. The NPS admitted the edits were unauthorized, highlighting the importance of preserving historical truths.