Samuel Verner
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Samuel Verner was an American missionary and explorer known for his controversial role in the exhibition of Ota Benga and other individuals from different cultures in human zoos in the early 20th century. He took part in this exploitative practice under the guise of showcasing 'primitive' cultures, reflecting the racial superiority mindset prevalent in his time.
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Mr Samuel Verner took Ota Benga and other tribal people from across the world for exhibition in the human zoo in America.
Lessons a century after the racist zoo caging of Congolese ‘Ota Benga’ in AmericaThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2025-03-25
Tanzania· 2025-03-25
