"New York Museum Removes Human Remains Amidst Controversy"
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is removing all human remains from its display collections, acknowledging that the collection practices were deeply flawed and rooted in white supremacy. The museum plans to overhaul its collection of about 12,000 human remains, including those of indigenous and enslaved people. Similar issues are being faced by other institutions, and new policy guidelines include improved storage and resources for determining the origins and identities of remains. The museum has repatriated some Native American remains but holds many more, and the process of identification has been challenging. The move is part of a commitment to restorative and respectful actions in consultation with local communities.