The article discusses the impact of President Trump's executive orders on federal agencies, which are pressuring them to remove references to diversity and Black history from their online content. Alan Spears, an advocate for historical preservation, expresses his outrage and concern regarding the erasure of Black narratives, arguing that this trend fundamentally whitewashes the past and hinders the understanding of America's history, especially the ongoing struggle for equality. The piece highlights the important role that national parks and history play in educating the public about these vital issues.
"In recent weeks, as federal agencies scramble to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion and other supposedly harmful subjects, they have sought to censor information on their websites about the long and ongoing struggle for Black equality."
"This pattern, according to historians, whitewashes the past - a concerning trend that undermines the integrity of American history and the narratives that have shaped the nation."
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