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June 26, 2026
Philadelphia Fights Back Against Trump Administration's Changes to Slavery Exhibit
- The City of Philadelphia is in a legal battle against the Trump administration over the President's House exhibit on slavery, which has been altered to downplay the history of enslaved people.
- A recent appeals court ruling favored the Department of Interior's revised exhibit, prompting Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker to vow to pursue further legal action.
- Local advocates are actively working to educate the public about the original exhibit's content, despite its removal, highlighting community engagement in preserving history.
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- Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.Jun 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- The Trump administration fought to change a national park slavery exhibit. Here’s why Philadelphia vows to keep fighting backJun 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM · CNN