Need explanation from MAGA - why dismantle African American Museum and not recognize Indigenous People Day?

[Anonymous]

Please help me understand why our country and history must be whitewashed? Is it out of hatred for people of color and native Americans? You were outraged by taking down confederate monuments (bc these monuments were HONORING racists. No one wants to remove them from history. In fact we NEED to recognize actual history). I am white and I am in tears hearing about this. Not only that, I am afraid of the white supremacy and propaganda that is happening. This has nothing to do with DEI. This is real history and real people. MAGA, please explain why you want this for our country.

[Anonymous]

Only White People matter.

[Anonymous]

Not really sure why we need to discard Columbus Day. It's not about celebrating Christopher Columbus as a person, it is about celebrating the meeting of Europe and the Americas, which is basically the beginning of history for America as a country. We were not founded as a descendant of American Indians, but instead our culture, laws, aspirations, and ideals flow from Europe, specifically from the UK and before that, Greece.

[Anonymous]

Removing and replacing artifacts and exhibits in museums - a practice that has occurred since forever, and returning those artifacts to those who initially donated them in the first place - that’s “dismantling”?

There’s not even a discussion to be had here. You’re incapable of reason.

[Anonymous]

They want to erase history and education

[Anonymous]

Columbus Day is not dismantled. It is still a national holiday. Indigenous People’s Day was added as recognized. Perfect example of MAGA ignorance and fear of replacement. You people must be the most uneducated and duped people on the planet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Removing and replacing artifacts and exhibits in museums - a practice that has occurred since forever, and returning those artifacts to those who initially donated them in the first place - that’s “dismantling”?

There’s not even a discussion to be had here. You’re incapable of reason.

Ignorant and duped MAGA, this is being done by Trump’s order for reasons any intelligent and educated person fully understands. You go ahead and believe this is normal and fine. There is no hope for you cult members.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Removing and replacing artifacts and exhibits in museums - a practice that has occurred since forever, and returning those artifacts to those who initially donated them in the first place - that’s “dismantling”?

There’s not even a discussion to be had here. You’re incapable of reason.

Ignorant and duped MAGA, this is being done by Trump’s order for reasons any intelligent and educated person fully understands. You go ahead and believe this is normal and fine. There is no hope for you cult members.

Please list and describe the artifacts that were removed and returned to their donors, and what replaced them.


Educate us. Here’s your opportunity. Don’t blow it.

[Anonymous]

Here you go, includes a link to Trump’s EO: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/some-artifacts-removed-from-african-american-history-museum-after-executive-order/3900353/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Removing and replacing artifacts and exhibits in museums - a practice that has occurred since forever, and returning those artifacts to those who initially donated them in the first place - that’s “dismantling”?

There’s not even a discussion to be had here. You’re incapable of reason.

You’re being disingenuous. Rightful artifact return has absolutely nothing to do with this. And your last paragraph is because you’re afraid to provide the real rationale.

These efforts to intentionally erase history are beyond disturbing.

[Anonymous]

Check out the link above. It includes Trump’s EO. He wants “improper ideology” removed. And the article includes specific items that the owners do not want removed. MAGA has brainwashed themselves at this point that Trump is a decent human being.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here you go, includes a link to Trump’s EO: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/some-artifacts-removed-from-african-american-history-museum-after-executive-order/3900353/

Linda St. Thomas, the Smithsonian Institute's chief spokesperson, released a statement in response to visitors seeing artifacts being removed from exhibits.

"The Greensboro, NC, lunch counter is not leaving the Smithsonian. It is on display at the National Museum of American History where it has been for many years. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) also has two stools from the original counter; one is on exhibit at all times, the other rotates in so that they can be properly preserved.

The Bible and book belong to Rev. Brown of San Francisco who generously loaned them to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture for an exhibition. The loan agreement expires in May and the items are being returned to the owner which is standard museum practice. The curator called and wrote to Rev. Brown.

With regard to the loan, NMAAHC added:
As part of our commitment to responsible stewardship, we will continue to honor all loan agreements, including the timely return of objects. These will be going back to the owner."

Oops. And explain why, if Trump is trying to turn the US into Christian nationalist country, would be get rid of bibles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Removing and replacing artifacts and exhibits in museums - a practice that has occurred since forever, and returning those artifacts to those who initially donated them in the first place - that’s “dismantling”?

There’s not even a discussion to be had here. You’re incapable of reason.

Ignorant and duped MAGA, this is being done by Trump’s order for reasons any intelligent and educated person fully understands. You go ahead and believe this is normal and fine. There is no hope for you cult members.

Please list and describe the artifacts that were removed and returned to their donors, and what replaced them.


Educate us. Here’s your opportunity. Don’t blow it.

Civil rights activist Rev. Amos Brown says he was recently notified two of the artifacts he loaned to the museum would be returned back to him.

He described one of the books written by Rev. George Washington Williams in 1880 as a "precious and most historic book" and the "first history of the Negro race."

The other book was a Bible he took to demonstrations with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson.

Brown said he lent the artifacts to the Smithsonian in 2016. He said the museum always gave him the option of donating the books permanently or renewing the loan, but this time he wasn't asked.

"It is downright dishonest and it is demeaning," Brown said. "I hope people of good will, of conscience and common sense will rise up and say 'we need to stop this'."

We keep trying, you don't want to be educated.

[Anonymous]

Basically it's saying that the contributions of these people really aren't wanted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here you go, includes a link to Trump’s EO: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/some-artifacts-removed-from-african-american-history-museum-after-executive-order/3900353/

Linda St. Thomas, the Smithsonian Institute's chief spokesperson, released a statement in response to visitors seeing artifacts being removed from exhibits.

"The Greensboro, NC, lunch counter is not leaving the Smithsonian. It is on display at the National Museum of American History where it has been for many years. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) also has two stools from the original counter; one is on exhibit at all times, the other rotates in so that they can be properly preserved.

The Bible and book belong to Rev. Brown of San Francisco who generously loaned them to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture for an exhibition. The loan agreement expires in May and the items are being returned to the owner which is standard museum practice. The curator called and wrote to Rev. Brown.

With regard to the loan, NMAAHC added:
As part of our commitment to responsible stewardship, we will continue to honor all loan agreements, including the timely return of objects. These will be going back to the owner."

Oops. And explain why, if Trump is trying to turn the US into Christian nationalist country, would be get rid of bibles?

Interesting how you quote the person who has to speak for the administration rather than what Rev Brown had to say himself.