Several artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to the owners of the artifacts.The removals come after the Trump administration issued an executive order to remove pieces of history from Smithsonian museums in D.

The Smithsonian is pushing back against allegations that some artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture following President Trump's executive order to purge "improper ideology" from the broader institution.

Claims about the iconic Greensboro lunch counter being removed sparked outrage, revealing deep anxieties about preserving Black history — especially amid recent efforts to diminish it.