In January 1835, the Male revolt marked a pivotal urban slave uprising in Brazil, led by roughly 600 Muslim Africans of Yoruba descent, aiming to seize Salvador, Bahia's capital. Despite their determination, the revolt was swiftly suppressed by police, resulting in the deaths of around 70 rebels. Recently, attention has turned to the skull of a fallen leader, currently at Harvard due to its involvement in discredited eugenics studies. Advocates, including Sheikh Abdul Hameed Ahmad, emphasize the need for repatriation to honor the Muslim identity of the deceased.
The Male revolt in 1835 was the most significant urban slave uprising in Brazilian history, involving hundreds of African Muslims who sought to seize Salvador.
The skull of a fallen rebel, used in eugenics studies, remains at Harvard. Leaders call for its repatriation and proper burial.
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