Trump Administration Erases Page Honoring Trail Blazing Priest, Lawyer, and Activist

The quiet removal of a single webpage has sparked a resounding outcry. Faith leaders, historians, and civil rights advocates are raising alarms after the National Park Service deleted its online tribute to Rev. Pauli Murray — a visionary legal scholar, activist, and Episcopal priest whose life defied the boundaries of race, gender, and convention. As federal agencies face growing criticism for erasing references to LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities, Murray’s legacy has become a flashpoint in a broader struggle over memory, identity, and historical truth.

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This article was published on Sojourners on March 24, 2025 and written by María Celeste Masís Ocampo