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As 2023 unfolds, we share “Our Social Responsibility,” a page to gather areas of growth & ongoing efforts towards repair: bit.ly/3Hk4Tji Committing to a broader vision of shared humanity means confronting a history of colonialism & racism while creating a path forward.

Join us for an Interfaith Commemoration and Blessing on Feb. 3 as we honor the Black Philadelphians whose remains were part of the Morton Collection and laid to rest at Historic Eden Cemetery: bit.ly/47Ek2G5

The Black Philadelphians whose remains were a part of the Morton Collection will respectfully be laid to rest, Feb. 3. The memorial is open to the public. Please register in advance: bit.ly/3vHSKl7

Following a comprehensive institutional reassessment, our updated Human Remains Policy is available here: bit.ly/3rxCgKi

👋 Welcome to our cohort of 11 summer interns! In 2020, the Penn Museum launched a newly expanded, fully paid internship program. Learn how we’re expanding career-building opportunities for students: bit.ly/3Xnu6z1

In honor of Juneteenth, Forum Philly in partnership with the Penn Museum commemorated the launch of a 2023 Juneteenth Schools Initiative (23JSI) across 50+ public, charter, and faith-based K-12 schools with an honors reception: cbsn.ws/43NsxO8

At Y.A.L.E School NJ’s Tri-State DisAbility Art Show, Penn Museum, as a proud partner, awarded student works inspired by our #CrossroadsofCultures gallery. Expanding access is our Social Responsibility: bit.ly/41K3euy

As part of removing barriers to engagement, we offer scholarships & grant-funded opportunities to participate in programs like our Anthropology Camp. Apply by 4/15: bit.ly/40IINOZ More resources on our Social Responsibility page: bit.ly/3Xnu6z1

Each year the #PennMuseum welcomes 35,000+ K-12 students, including 6,000+ Philadelphia Title I public school students who explore and learn from our galleries. Learn more about the many ways we serve students on “Our Social Responsibility”: bit.ly/3KzAnUw

An update on the Burial of Black Philadelphians in the Morton Cranial Collection. More information about the burial and public memorial service to be held at Eden Cemetery will be shared in due course on penn.museum/sites/morton/

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