Bishop Earl Walker Jackson, a descendant of enslaved people, criticizes the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, saying the institution promotes “indoctrination” and implying the messaging is anti-American. The remarks are framed as a public call-out of how the museum presents U.S. history.
Both outlets describe Jackson’s background as a descendant of enslaved individuals and his characterization of the museum’s approach. They differ mainly in how they label the criticism: one outlet uses language emphasizing “woke” indoctrination and “greatest nation on earth,” while the other repeats the same basic charge without adding substantial additional context in the provided excerpt.
Neither source excerpted here includes Smithsonian’s response, specific exhibits or statements being cited, or detailed evidence supporting the claim. The coverage therefore centers on Jackson’s assertion and the dispute over how American history is presented rather than on documented particulars of the museum’s content.
