Ex-NPS rangers teach Black history that Trump cut out of America 250 : NPR

Key Points:

• Former National Park Ranger Elizabeth Kerwin's planned exhibit on enslaved people linked to Harpers Ferry National Historic Park was canceled under a Trump administration executive order aimed at revising historical narratives on federal lands.
• The executive order led to the removal of numerous exhibits covering topics like Black history, civil rights, climate change, and indigenous struggles, sparking lawsuits and protests by former park workers and advocacy groups.
• A federal judge ruled that the removals must be reversed, ordering the Department of the Interior to reinstate 52 items at over 30 sites before July 4, emphasizing that history must include diverse community experiences.
• In response, former rangers formed the "Resistance Rangers" and organized public teach-ins and protests starting on Juneteenth at Harpers Ferry to highlight erased histories and advocate for inclusive storytelling.
• Kerwin and her colleagues continue to push for recognition of overlooked African American contributions at Harpers Ferry, underscoring the importance of remembrance as a form of reparations and honoring the sacrifices of marginalized communities.