Kumari Devarajan

Kumari Devarajan, a producer on the Code Switch team, discusses the ongoing battle of the Seminole Tribe of Florida to reclaim their ancestors' remains from the Smithsonian. The conversation touches on the ethical dilemmas surrounding archaeology and repatriation, the intertwining of biological ancestry with cultural identity, and the personal impacts of these historical injustices. Devarajan highlights the tribe's emotional journey, emphasizing how returning these remains signifies a painful yet necessary step towards healing and reclaiming their heritage.