Harvard repatriates 19th-century human remains to Brazil, likely enslaved woman

Harvard University is returning human remains taken from Brazil in the 19th century, likely belonging to an enslaved woman. The repatriation reflects ongoing efforts to address colonial-era acquisitions and historical injustices. This is part of a broader trend of Western institutions returning human remains and artifacts to source communities.

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