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Smithsonian begins removing exhibits, artifacts from African American History Museum [View all]

Source: DC News Now

Smithsonian begins removing exhibits, artifacts from African American History Museum

by: Daniel Hamburg
Posted: Apr 25, 2025 / 10:32 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 26, 2025 / 10:31 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Some artifacts and exhibits are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

It comes a month after President Trump’s executive order to remove what he calls “improper ideology” from Smithsonian museums.

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Civil rights activist and San Francisco Pastor Rev. Dr. Amos Brown received an email this month stating that his artifacts were being returned.

The Smithsonian told him, “Your books are delicate. Well, they know how to preserve things,” Brown said. “I did not get an email saying we are temporarily sending it back for repair, or we are going to repair. It was this general email saying we are sending back to you your book, your bible.”

Since 2016, the museum has had Brown’s bible from when he went to demonstrations with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson.

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Read more: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/smithsonian-begins-removing-exhibits-artifacts-from-african-american-history-museum/

Alternate link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/smithsonian-begins-removing-exhibits-artifacts-023207414.html

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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