1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

I am writing to express serious concern about the removal of federal holidays that recognize Black Americans and their contributions to our nation. This action represents yet another example of the president's petty vindictiveness and a deliberate erasure of Black history from our national consciousness. Federal holidays honoring Black Americans serve an essential purpose beyond simply providing days off. They represent our nation's commitment to acknowledging the full scope of American history, including the contributions and struggles of Black Americans who built this country and fought for its ideals. Removing these observances sends a clear message that this administration views Black history as expendable and unworthy of national recognition. This decision affects every American, but particularly Black communities who see their history and heritage dismissed through executive action. Federal holidays provide opportunities for education, reflection, and national unity around shared values. When we eliminate days set aside to honor Black Americans, we diminish our collective understanding of the civil rights movement, the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and the countless contributions Black Americans have made to our society. The timing and manner of this action reveal its true nature as political retaliation rather than thoughtful policy. There is no legitimate governmental interest served by stripping away recognition of Black American history. This is vindictiveness masquerading as administrative action. I urge you to publicly oppose this decision and support legislation that would restore and protect federal holidays recognizing Black Americans. These observances belong to all Americans and should not be subject to the whims of any single administration. Your constituents deserve leadership that stands against petty acts of historical erasure and affirms that Black history is American history.