We Are Being Written Out Of History

America's struggle to reconcile with its racist past persists. Founded on principles of slavery, genocide, and systemic exclusion, the country has historically sanitized these truths in educational curricula, museum displays, and national observances. The harsh realities of slavery— integral to the country's wealth and global influence—are often minimized or transformed into narratives of resilience without confronting their true impact. In 2025, the landscape has shifted dramatically as the Trump administration actively revives and rebrands America’s racist history under the guise of “unpoliticized history.” Textbook alterations, revised national park exhibits, and museum narratives increasingly downplay or erase references to slavery, Jim Crow violence, and the Black freedom struggle. This intentional rewriting aligns with a white supremacist agenda that obscures historical truths. The erasure extends beyond history; current Black experiences are routinely marginalized. Terms like "woke" have been weaponized against movements for racial justice, reflecting a broader trend towards delegitimizing Black voices. The assault on voting rights and payroll equity illustrates the depths of this ongoing struggle. As history is sanitized and present realities obscured, the urgency for resistance is clear.