Street at Arnold Arboretum renamed to honor enslaved woman - Harvard GazetteBussey Street was renamed Flora Way to honor an enslaved woman, reflecting a shift in acknowledging historical figures' complex legacies.
Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative announces advisory council and memorial co-chairs - Harvard GazetteHarvard is advancing its reparative work by establishing a new advisory council to strengthen community engagement and memorialization efforts.The initiative focuses on justice and knowledge, reflecting on Harvard's historical ties to slavery.
New York's Reparations Commission Starts Its WorkNew York Reparations Commission was formed to address the legacy of slavery with recommended actions for Black New Yorkers within a year.
Brazilian artist Rosana Paulino heals the wounds of slaveryArtist Rosana Paulino uses art to explore the legacy of slavery and emotional ties among African descendants in Brazil.Paulino's creations, known as patuas, are small pouches filled with seeds, prayers, and objects that offer protection based on Candomble tradition.