Texas Historical Commission removes books about slavery from plantation gift shops

Following complaints, the Texas Historical Commission has removed books from gift shops at plantations which addressed the history of slavery. The titles were 'too focused on racism and white supremacy,' reports Texas Monthly.

After visiting the Varner-Hogg plantation an hour south of Houston, amateur historian Michelle Haas seemed incensed by what she had seen.

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