DHS ‘American Progress’ Post Sparks Debate on History, Empire, and White Womanhood

A recent social media post by the Department of Homeland Security featuring the 19th-century painting “American Progress” has ignited a significant public debate, challenging prevailing narratives about…

DHS Art Choices Spark Outcry: Unpacking White Supremacy and Manifest Destiny

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently ignited significant controversy through its social media presence, notably by featuring paintings that, upon closer inspection, appear to champion white…