Harvard returns skulls of enslaved people to Brazil after eugenics-era study

Two skulls believed to be of enslaved Africans or Afro-Brazilians, including one linked to a major slave revolt, were repatriated to Brazil after being held by Harvard for eugenics research. The return follows growing pressure for restitution of human remains and artifacts tied to colonial-era exploitation. This marks a notable instance of a US institution addressing historical racial injustice through repatriation.

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