Whitney Plantation Struggles as Federal Funding for Slavery Education is Cut

The Whitney Plantation, a former site in Louisiana dedicated to educating visitors about slavery's harsh realities, has lost two federal grants due to the Trump administration's budget reductions and opposition to DEI programs. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) canceled the funding, essential for an exhibit on enslaved people's resistance, set to debut in January 2026. This loss amounts to approximately $55,000, with an appeal deadline of May 12. The IMLS cites a shift in priorities aligned with the President’s directives.