Smithsonian Director Derides White House Report Branding Museum as 'Woke'

Summary

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Anthea M. Hartig, has refuted a White House report that labeled the museum's leadership as 'woke' and activist. Hartig defended the museum's approach to history, stating it aims to add diverse voices rather than erase traditional narratives, amidst ongoing political scrutiny over cultural institutions.