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WATCH: Smithsonian director admits she sees history as ‘tool’ of ‘social justice’ after explosive hearing
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Smithsonian Institution director Anthea Hartig stated in a resurfaced video that history functions as a "prime tool of social justice" and discussed reparations and equity initiatives. The video was referenced during a congressional hearing. Hartig has held the director position at the Smithsonian Institution.
