Mary Sara
The brains of Sami woman whose brain was taken for the Smithsonian's 'racial brain collection'
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Aug 15, 2023 • 34min
'Brain desirable,' Part 2
In this podcast, the brains of a Sami woman and an Indigenous Filipino, taken without consent, are discussed. The search for the descendants of Mary, the Sami woman, is concluded. The Smithsonian's troubling legacy and how it is addressed is also explored. Mary's relatives advocate for justice and the return of her remains. The speaker recounts the search for Mary's burial site and the significance of honoring her memory.
