To Keep the Memory of Ota Benga Alive Domestically and in Congo and to Use His Story to Promote the Values of Human Dignity, Cultural Diversity, Unity, and Progress for All
The Committee seeks to develop programs that directly keep the memory of Ota Benga alive, that feature other notable people buried in White Rock Cemetery, and that promote human dignity and prosperity for all. This includes university partnerships, research internships, and engagement with scholars and artists.
Ota Benga et les Pygmées : une histoire qui continue
OBIC published a 2026 French translation of Ota Benga’s story and has made it available for free at this link
Correct the Map. On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution, encouraging governments, schools, and other institutions to use equal-area maps where accurate size comparisons matter. Read our post here as it relates to Ota’s story Correct the Map.
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