On Wednesday morning, employees at the Museum of African American History in Boston discovered decorations for the upcoming Juneteenth celebrations had been burned. The decorations, which were part of an Amazon package, were found scattered and set on fire near the museum's African Meeting House, a site with historical significance. Museum president Noelle Trent described the act as alarming and indicative of a broader threat to the institution and Black history. The Boston Police Department classified the incident as a racially motivated act of vandalism, estimating the property damage at $10. Trent noted that this incident reflects the ongoing challenges faced by institutions dedicated to African American history, especially amid political narratives that seek to downplay the significance of slavery and racial injustices. Previous attacks on the museum, including a 2018 vandalism incident, highlight a troubling pattern of racism targeting the institution. While the vandalism this time resulted in no significant damage to the historic building, Trent emphasized the potential dangers of such acts, particularly in the context of arson against Black communities.