(WIB) – America cannot afford to whitewash its past. Yet that is exactly what is at stake in the current review of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. To question whether slavery and racism belong in the story of this nation is not only dangerous — it is racist and, quite frankly, ridiculous.

The Smithsonian Institution’s internal review of its museums and exhibitions, prompted by a March executive order, has been described by the White House as a “constructive and collaborative effort” rooted in respect for the Institution’s mission. But let’s be honest about what this really is: an attempt to sanitize history. When politicians decide which stories can be told, truth becomes the first casualty.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)

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