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During a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Brandon Gill questioned Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig about an exhibit linking Mickey Mouse to blackface minstrelsy. Hartig stated that while Mickey Mouse is not racist, his origins are tied to minstrel traditions. The hearing also addressed concerns over the museum's internal materials and perceived ideological shifts.
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During a House Oversight Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Brandon Gill questioned Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig about an exhibit linking Mickey Mouse to blackface minstrelsy. Hartig stated that while Mickey Mouse is not racist, his origins are tied to minstrel traditions. The hearing also addressed concerns over the museum's internal materials and perceived ideological shifts.
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