Faith leaders criticize Trump administration's removal of Philadelphia slavery exhibit
Tour guide Stephen Pierce surveys posted signs on the locations of the now removed explanatory panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at the President’s House site in Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
(RNS) — One of the removed panels featured images of Richard Allen and Absalom Jones. Both born as enslaved persons, they were instrumental in starting their churches.
