Ghana Leader Calls Out US Moves on Black History

President John Mahama Criticizes U.S. Policies on Black History

The former Ghanaian president, speaking in New York, accused the Trump administration of quietly erasing Black history and warned that such actions could set a dangerous precedent for other governments and private entities.

• Historical Revisionism
  The U.S. has reportedly removed references to slavery, reinstated Confederate monuments, and resisted teaching the realities of racism in schools. Mahama sees these moves as steps toward normalizing historical revisionism.

• Curriculum Cuts
  Courses on Black history are being trimmed from school curricula, and institutions are told to stop presenting the truth about slavery and segregation. Books covering these topics face increasing bans.

• Global Impact
  While the White House did not respond, Mahama cautioned that these policies could spread beyond America. He also recalled past criticism of the former president’s claims about white genocide and land seizures in Africa.

• UN Resolution Proposal
  At a United Nations event, Mahama announced Ghana’s plan to push for a resolution that would:
• Recognize transatlantic slavery as humanity’s gravest crime
• Call for reparations, including apologies, return of stolen artifacts, financial compensation, and safeguards against future injustices

The draft enjoys support from the African Union, Caribbean nations, and Brazil. However, the EU and U.S. have declined to back it.