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The Penn Museum says it has buried 19 Black Philadelphians previously part of the Morton Cranial Collection ahead of a planned ceremony on Saturday. Anthropologists and organizers have expressed outrage at the museum's research on the individuals, and exclusion of descendant groups.
This historic collection of 19th century skulls — acquired by unethical means for racist research — is beginning to be laid to rest, over protests.
On Saturday, the Penn Museum will host a public memorial ceremony honoring the unidentified remains of Black Philadelphians whose skulls were collected in the 19th century as part of the
THEATER PERFORMANCE: Harbinger Theatre announces the performance of a new play called “Into the Breeches!” by George Brant, directed by Lauren D’Annibale at Albany Barn running 11/7-11/16. Email harbingertheatrealbany@gmail.com for tickets. ART EXHIBITION: “Visual Poetry: New Vistas” is coming to The Arts Center. The exhibition will be open November 13th – December 20th. Eight regional […]
ART EXHIBITION: “Visual Poetry: New Vistas” is coming to The Arts Center. The exhibition will be open November 13th – December 20th. Eight regional artists are featured: Marisa Cavanaugh, Laura Frare, Mary Kathryn Jablonski, Drea LaRose, Willie Marlowe, Kelsey Renko, Kim Tateo, and Yeachin Tsai. The Arts Center Gallery is free and open to the […]