US EditionProminent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
- Veteran civil rights leader Rev. Amos C. Brown was informed by the Smithsonian Institution that the books he lent to the museum dedicated to African American history might be requested back during an ongoing review.
- This notification follows President Donald Trump's March 27 executive order to remove what it calls improper ideology from Smithsonian properties, prompting concerns about potential changes to the African American museum.
- The Smithsonian denied reports that items related to the civil rights movement have been removed, explaining that returning Brown's artifacts is part of routine preservation practices and regular rotation of museum pieces.
- Brown, 84, criticized the museum for secrecy and called the reasons for returning his items a “flimsy excuse,” while lawmakers and civil rights leaders organized protests, including a May 3 rally as part of the 'Freedom to Learn' campaign.
- The ongoing review and protests highlight widespread concerns that the directive could result in the removal of artifacts that conflict with the Trump administration’s interpretation of history at a museum widely recognized as a premier institution celebrating Black American heritage.
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Trump dismantles Smithsonian exhibits depicting African American history | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Trump officials are dismantling Smithsonian exhibits depicting African American history, including the 1960 Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in exhibit, and returning items to their rightful owners, while civil rights leaders are seeing their history returned behind the scenes. The post Black history purge hits Smithsonian appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
A prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution.
National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar Association, issued a firm and unequivocal statement today condemning the Trump administration’s directive to remove pivotal artifacts from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. “The National Bar Association is outraged and deeply disturbed by Trump Administration’s attempt to erase Black History. This…
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