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American Racism

Documenting the historical and ongoing timeline of racist events, policies, and systems in America. Because understanding our past is essential to changing our future.

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2026

Zion National Park: Indigenous and Climate Interpretation Targeted

Zion National Park in Utah was among sites named in coverage of removals or reviews of interpretive material on Indigenous displacement and climate, alongside other Southwest parks.

2026

Philadelphia Lawsuit Over President's House Exhibit Removal

Philadelphia officials filed suit over the dismantling of slavery-related exhibits at the President's House site, citing a 2006 city–federal agreement; AP News and local outlets covered the dispute and judicial review.

2026

Federal Review of NPS Signs on Native Mistreatment and Climate

The Washington Post and Reuters reported national parks were directed to review and remove signage on mistreatment of Native Americans and on climate change, affecting many sites across several states.

2026

Little Bighorn Battlefield Native American Signage Removed

National Park Service removed or altered Native American–related signage at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument; tribal leaders and the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council opposed changes to markers at the site. Reported by Military Times and others.

2026

Big Bend National Park Interpretive Content Reviewed

Big Bend National Park, Texas, was listed among parks where Native-related and climate-related interpretive content faced removal or review under the same federal initiative reported by Arizona Central, Reuters, and others.

2026

Tribes Protest Grand Canyon Native History Exhibit Changes

Arizona Republic reported tribal nations protested National Park Service actions targeting Native history exhibits and interpretation at Grand Canyon National Park.

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2026

Federal Review of NPS Signs on Native Mistreatment and Climate

The Washington Post and Reuters reported national parks were directed to review and remove signage on mistreatment of Native Americans and on climate change, affecting many sites across several states.

Department of the Interior / National Park System (national scope)

2026

Little Bighorn Battlefield Native American Signage Removed

National Park Service removed or altered Native American–related signage at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument; tribal leaders and the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council opposed changes to markers at the site. Reported by Military Times and …

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana

2026

President's House Slavery Exhibit Removal - Philadelphia

National Park Service workers used crowbars to remove the only federal historic site exhibit commemorating slavery in America — 'The President's House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.'

Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2025

Acadia National Park Climate and Indigenous Educational Signs Removed

Acadia National Park removed educational signs addressing climate change and Indigenous history, part of broader NPS interpretive changes under federal direction. Covered by Vermont Public and regional outlets.

Acadia National Park, Maine

2025

NMAAHC: Major Artifacts Rotated Off Display

NBC News and other outlets reported dozens of objects tied to slavery and civil rights were no longer on public view at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, including items linked to …

National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington D.C.

2025

Muir Woods 'History Under Construction' Exhibit Removal

Trump administration removed 'History Under Construction' exhibit acknowledging Coast Miwok Indigenous history and the racist roots of conservation movements at Muir Woods National Monument.

Muir Woods National Monument, California

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