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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 1 MIN

Trump Drops MLK Day From Free Park Access

from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s list of fee-free days, ending a long-standing tradition that allowed free access to national parks during key civil rights observances. The changes come as Donald Trump continues to roll back diversity initiatives while adding his own birthday to the list of fee-free park days. Data cited by federal agencies shows racial disparities in unemployment and education remain persistent. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s list of fee-free days, ending a long-standing tradition that allowed free access to national parks during key civil rights observances. The changes come as Donald Trump continues to roll back diversity initiatives while adding his own birthday to the list of fee-free park days. Data cited by federal agencies shows racial disparities in unemployment and education remain persistent. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter

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