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Martin68

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46. TheI thought I knew a lot about slavery, but the exhibits at the African American History Museum made me realize I

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Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:57 AM

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knew very little. Dismantling any of their exhibits is a crime against humanity.

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Smithsonian begins removing exhibits, artifacts from African American History Museum [View all] Eugene Apr 27 OP

I have no words for how angry this makes me. CrispyQ Apr 27 #1

My sentiments exactly democrank Apr 27 #8

And Heartbroken All at the same time.. Cha Apr 27 #24

And even more alienated than I was, before. calimary Apr 27 #35

Here's to All of us out Living the Cha Apr 27 #36

We may outlive Trump, but his poison has infected the whole Republican Party and right-wing media. Lonestarblue Apr 28 #43

I have plenty of words. Most of them would net me a visit from the suits. niyad Apr 27 #27

Don't just get mad, vow to get even. c-rational Apr 27 #31

Trump is destroying American history, culture, society. Irish_Dem Apr 27 #2

I agree Grim Chieftain Apr 27 #4

White males are only 30% of the US population, and ruling like Satanic Hitler clones. Irish_Dem Apr 27 #5

Agree completely Grim Chieftain Apr 27 #6

yes DonCoquixote Apr 27 #18

Agree 100% Frances Apr 27 #23

I wonder what the gestation machines will look like. ananda Apr 27 #7

Are they making plans to stuff Kristi Noem when the time comes? delisen Apr 27 #12

The Trump Barbie doll line will roll out. Irish_Dem Apr 28 #53

LOL ananda Apr 28 #55

Well, no, they won't, and we can push back now. CBHagman Apr 28 #47

Yes it is totally up to We The People. Irish_Dem Apr 28 #54

I'm surprised they didn't shut the whole thing down underpants Apr 27 #3

It's horrible hannah Apr 27 #9

It is probably a good thing the items are being returned, to prevent potential looting yellowdogintexas Apr 27 #32

This is the prelude to that happening. JHB Apr 27 #37

I'm going to have to check the law, but I don't think they can do that... CBHagman Apr 28 #48

Let's just erase all our history. Start fresh with TSF sinkingfeeling Apr 27 #10

My god we have to find a way to stop this! MuseRider Apr 27 #11

You are heroic. CBHagman Apr 28 #49

I am not a bit heroic but I am stubborn as hell when it comes to MuseRider Apr 28 #52

That's outrageous wendyb-NC Apr 27 #13

James Smithson would be appalled at what is happening by the bigots in this country erronis Apr 27 #14

Yup, he explicitly wanted the US to gain more knowledge and understanding IronLionZion Apr 27 #16

From the "you can't erase history" people IronLionZion Apr 27 #15

How low can they go, lower than anyone even imagined. OverBurn Apr 27 #17

It's monstrous! Revisionists! surfered Apr 27 #19

This is disgusting and disturbing. Behind the Aegis Apr 27 #20

Who ARE these weak, cowardly, insecure beta-males... dchill Apr 27 #21

This sort of thing is obscene and should be front page news. The only reason that highplainsdem Apr 27 #22

Racism it is what is for breakfast with Trump. Botany Apr 27 #25

No they should all stand together and tell Trump to FUCK OFF. Bengus81 Apr 27 #29

GOD DAMN the smithsonian for kissing that fucking orange RAPIST/TRAITOR**'s niyad Apr 27 #26

WTF? Bengus81 Apr 27 #28

Trump's works to outrage people Keepthesoulalive Apr 27 #30

But tearing downa a confederate statue is "removing history" SSJVegeta Apr 27 #33

The museum says it is merely returning items on loan, as per standard niyad Apr 27 #34

"WHITE-washing" history Skittles Apr 27 #38

trump is the curator of RACISM Blue Owl Apr 27 #39

Despicable Joinfortmill Apr 28 #40

Filthy Nazis are trying to distort history. 58Sunliner Apr 28 #41

I'm furious about this. Mr. Jinx Apr 28 #42

I never thought I'd live to see the National Museum editing history. patphil Apr 28 #44

This turns my stomach karin_sj Apr 28 #45

TheI thought I knew a lot about slavery, but the exhibits at the African American History Museum made me realize I Martin68 Apr 28 #46

My "Good" Niece... TheJillMill Apr 28 #50

Changes coming atreides1 Apr 28 #51