As the Trump administration pressures the National Park Service to remove references to slavery and other injustices, this commentary argues that erasing the record won’t heal the nation. The iconic image of Gordon (“Whipped Peter”)—his back scarred by bondage—stands as indelible proof of a history that must be told fully and truthfully.
W. E. B. Du Bois
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For 100 Years, Phyllis Wheatley Center Remains a Beacon of Hope for Minneapolis’ Black Community
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in Minneapolis has been a pillar of the African American community for over a century, offering services such as housing for Black college students and serving as a refuge for Black luminaries.