In this exclusive article for The Washington Post, a collection of racist brains at the Smithsonian Museum is revealed. The history of collecting these brains and the ethical and cultural analysis of this ancient practice is reviewed. The brains collected from individuals of different ancestry and assembled at the National Museum of Natural History are highlighted. The efforts to return the brains to their original owners and the challenges facing these endeavors are also emphasized.
History of Racist Brain Collection
The history of racist brain collection is reviewed in this section. The role of American scientist Ales Hrdlicka in collecting these brains and the racist beliefs he championed are focused on. The brains collected from individuals of different ancestries and the racial analysis used to justify this practice are highlighted.
Brain Analysis and Challenges of Repatriation
The analysis of the brains and the challenges facing efforts to return them to their original owners are examined. The difficulties faced by individuals attempting to reclaim their ancestors’ brains and the laws governing this process are highlighted. The Smithsonian Museum’s efforts to repatriate the brains and the challenges it faces in this regard are also reviewed.
Communication with Affected Families
The newspaper’s efforts to communicate with members of affected families and provide them with information about the brains collected from their ancestors are outlined. The story of Sara’s family and their efforts to reclaim Sara’s brain and bury it alongside her body is highlighted. The reactions and emotions that arise when individuals discover that the brains of their ancestors have been collected and stored in a museum are also examined.
Efforts to Repatriate Brains
The Smithsonian Museum’s efforts to return the brains to their original owners are reviewed. The difficulties and challenges facing these efforts and the progress made so far are highlighted. The policies and laws governing this process and the challenges faced by museums worldwide in repatriating brains and other human remains to their original owners are also discussed.
Analysis and Recommendations
The ethical and cultural analysis of the collection and storage of brains at the Smithsonian Museum is explored. The racism that prevailed during that period and how the brains were used to justify this racism are emphasized. Recommendations for addressing this dark history and providing justice for the brain owners and their families are also reviewed.
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