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National Park Service Restores Harriet Tubman Content After Public Outcry

Following backlash, the National Park Service reinstated Harriet Tubman's image and quote on its Underground Railroad webpage, though broader revisions tied to anti-DEI efforts remain contentious.

  • The National Park Service restored Harriet Tubman's image and quote on its Underground Railroad webpage after criticism from historians and the public.
  • The changes, implemented in February, had removed Tubman's prominent presence and softened references to slavery, emphasizing 'Black/White Cooperation' instead.
  • Officials stated that the edits were made without approval from senior leadership, highlighting internal mismanagement in content revisions.
  • The edits are part of a broader Trump administration initiative to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across federal agencies.
  • While the Tubman content has been restored, other controversial changes to historical narratives on federal websites remain under scrutiny.
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