Stormé DeLarverie Who was Stormé DeLarverie? Her story is one that is often overlooked or forgotten in mainstream historical narratives. Yet, she was an incredibly influential and inspirational figure in the queer rights movement, especially during the events surrounding the Stonewall Riots on June 28th, 1969. Much of her life remains under-documented or misrepresented, but […]
You may be wondering: what does food have to do with colonialism? And how does this tie into Desta’s mission, which is centred on unlearning worldviews shaped by white superiority and Western dominance? These are precisely the questions this article sets out to explore: What is the connection between food and colonialism
Are you Queer and a Person of Colour? It can sometimes feel overwhelming—or even underwhelming—to find spaces that reflect your intersecting identities. Living in or moving to Berlin can feel daunting when searching for activities and spaces that align with your interests, especially as a BiPOC and Queer person. We’ve created this guide to make your search a little easier.
Tempelhof Museum Most of us love a bar of chocolate every once in a while. But did you know there’s a deep connection between chocolate production, colonialism, and advertising? Exploring “Chocolate Colonialism” at Tempelhof Museum I’m here at the Tempelhof Museum in Alt Mariendorf, Berlin, where the exhibition “Schokolonialismus” (Chocolate Colonialism) is currently on display. […]
A Tribute to Fasia Jansen, Hilarius Gilges & Joseph Ekwe Bilé
