By Gwurld4026 
Tubman Family Reacts to Government’s Web Page Changes
The National Park Service (NPS) recently faced criticism after quietly removing Harriet Tubman’s photo and quote from its Underground Railroad webpage. This action was part of broader edits that softened references to slavery and reframed the Underground Railroad’s historical context. The changes coincided with the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal platforms.
Rita Daniels, a relative of Harriet Tubman and founder of the Harriet Tubman Learning Center, expressed shock and disappointment over the NPS’s decision. She emphasized that Tubman’s contributions are integral to American history and should not be diminished. Daniels linked the removal to broader political efforts aimed at erasing significant aspects of Black history.
Following public outcry and media scrutiny, the NPS restored the original content to the Underground Railroad webpage. An NPS spokeswoman stated that the changes had been made without approval from NPS or Department leadership and were promptly reversed once identified.
This incident is part of a series of actions within the federal government under President Donald Trump to remove DEI-related content from official platforms.
Similar edits have occurred on other government websites, including the removal of references to the Navajo Code Talkers and Jackie Robinson’s military career. Civil rights leaders have criticized these actions as attempts to erase vital historical truths.
