From CNN Brasil · Chloé Dana · · 40s
Harvard Returns Slaves' Remains to Brazil
Harvard returns 19th-century enslaved people's remains to Brazil in historic ceremony.
In brief
Harvard returns 19th-century enslaved people's remains to Brazil in historic ceremony. Harvard University has returned remains of enslaved people illegally taken from Brazil in the 19th century to Brazil for repatriation. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Historic Repatriation Ceremony
Brazilian government holds two official ceremonies to repatriate remains of enslaved people illegally taken from Brazil in the 19th century.
Remains Temporarily Stored
Harvard's archives will be temporarily held at Rio's Museu Nacional and Bahia's Federal University.
Symbolic Recognition
The repatriation marks recognition of historical slavery violence and reinforces Brazil's commitment to human remains restitutions and dignity preservation.
The bottom line
Harvard University has returned remains of enslaved people illegally taken from Brazil in the 19th century to Brazil for repatriation.
