"Banning literature that deals with African American studies is a form of censorship that denies people the right to access information, knowledge, and ideas that have shaped our society. It stifles the ability to examine the past, present, and future critically, and it hinders the ability of individuals to think critically and make informed decisions. This censorship can harm African American communities, who have historically been denied access to education and information." [https://medium.com/@crisnr2/why-erasing-african-american-narratives-is-a-mistake-the-harm-of-banning-literature-f915cb9a419b](https://medium.com/@crisnr2/why-erasing-african-american-narratives-is-a-mistake-the-harm-of-banning-literature-f915cb9a419b)