19 Black Americans' Skulls Returned to New Orleans After 150 Years
TL;DR
The remains of 19 Black Americans, used in 19th-century racial science experiments in Germany, have been returned to New Orleans after 150 years and are being honored with a jazz funeral before their interment, marking a significant act of repatriation and recognition of their humanity.
- Skulls of 19 Black Americans Return to New Orleans After 150 Years in Germany The New York Times
- After 150 Years, 19 forgotten souls finally receive a proper burial in New Orleans WWLTV.com
- ‘Now they are home’: human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest The Guardian
- 19 Black Americans’ skulls returned to New Orleans after 150 years for memorial service NBC News
- Skulls of 19 Black people returned to New Orleans after 150 years USA Today
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