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Erasing History? Slavery Photos & Remembrance

Erasing History? Slavery Photos & Remembrance

Update: 2025-09-17
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Is the Trump administration trying to erase slavery from national parks? A controversial review of historical photos, including the iconic image of a scarred enslaved man, sparks outrage and concern. Montgomery County, Maryland, a former hub of slave plantations, fights to preserve its painful past through memorials and museums. County Executive Marc Elrich warns against sanitizing history, emphasizing the need for honest education and remembrance to foster healing and reconciliation.

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Erasing History? Slavery Photos & Remembrance

Erasing History? Slavery Photos & Remembrance