The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) needs reform in how it selects and funds projects. Current policies may unwittingly support the continual representation of a distorted narrative of American history by furnishing grants to projects that do not fully represent the truths of America's past, including its treatment of women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

President Trump's executive orders and disapproving "crusade," have amplified this bias, erasing raw, genuine narratives of American history. It's important to understand that this removes essential perspectives from the public discourses, often those of marginalized groups. Reportedly, the Department of Education's curriculum has already been criticized for its selective portrayal of historical events (Source: American Historical Association).

This is a call on the NEA to reverse its current grant policies that potentially aid this skewed rendition of history. It is crucial to ensure that grant-based support extends to initiatives that facilitate a comprehensive, unbiased, and inclusive record of the American past.

We ask the NEA to lead the way in promoting a more holistic portrayal of our shared history by re-examining its grants' assessment and distribution processes. Stand up against Executive Orders that hinder the representation of unequaled and real truths of America's past.

We urge everyone concerned about the transparent recounting of our shared history to sign this petition. Your signature could contribute to emphasizing the need for an unbiased representation of America's historical narrative.