Two skulls likely belonging to enslaved people returned to Brazil after Harvard used them in eugenics studies

According to the report, two skulls believed to belong to enslaved Africans or Afro-Brazilians were repatriated to Brazil after being held in the United States. The remains, which had been outside the country since the 19th century, were transported back by diplomats. One skull is thought to belong to a man involved in a major slave revolt in Bahia, while the other originated from Rio de Janeiro. According to the account, these remains were previously used in eugenics studies at Harvard University, which are described as racist. The return was marked by subdued and moving ceremonies in Brazil.
Source: The Guardian
This summary was written by AI from the information reported by the sources above and may contain errors. Check the sources for certainty.
This publisher’s text cannot be republished; only the headline and summary are shown here.





