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In Evolutionary Thinking, Roseanne Barr’s Offensive Tweet Has a Long History
Some voices, if not necessarily thoughtful or serious ones, have recognized this, while at the same time missing the point.
Register Now for May 8 Seattle Premiere of “Mesmerizing,” “Racially Charged” Human Zoos
What could be more wholesome or innocent than a visit to the zoo? You may ask that now, but it was a quite a different state of affairs a century ago.
Human Zoos to Premiere in South Africa and Seattle
Anyone interested in the grim history of Social Darwinism in America, or debates over scientific racism and the sanctity of human life, will want to see this documentary.
Human Zoos, Award-Winning Documentary, Will Premiere in Houston on April 18
Darwin-inspired racism was the consensus science of its day. Speaking out against it would have made you a crank and a science-denier.
Human Zoos — An Untold Story, Until Now
Director and writer John West was interviewed by the Oregon Documentary Film Festival and he tells how he learned of the subject matter himself.