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Born in 1902, was the child of Jacob Ndumbe, one of the first Africans portrayed in the so-called "human zoos" of 1896? Today, as part of our effort to honor the lives lost under the Nazi regime, we highlight a stumbling stone dedicated to Martha Ndumbe.
Little do people know that back in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was established to actually put an end to World War I. This pivotal document was drafted by leaders from countries like the United States, France, Britain, and Italy. However, Germany was notably excluded from the negotiations. The treaty placed the blame for the war squarely on Germany and
the legacy of European missionaries in Africa, whose expeditions are often celebrated for their contribution to Europe's understanding of the continent. Yet beneath the surface of these glorified tales lies a tale full of moral deficiencies, exploitation of power, and cultural insensitivities. While the prime mission of missionaries was religious conversions, their journey of discovery unraveled the richness of African
M****straße in Berlin has been at the center of African-led initiatives fighting for its renaming for decades. Recently, there was a significant breakthrough: the city officially accepted the proposal to rename the street Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße, and celebrations erupted as the new name was unveiled.
When we talk about environmental champions, names like Betty Reid, Greta Thunberg, and Rachel Carson often come to mind. But today, let’s celebrate a phenomenal African Shero whose groundbreaking work earned her the Nobel Peace Prize: Wangari Maathai.
Julienne Lusenge, a relentless advocate for women’s rights. Born into adversity, Lusenge has turned her pain into purpose, shining a light on the shadows of sexual violence and injustice that plague her homeland.

Buchempfehlungen auf Englisch

The Kaiser’s Holocaust: 

Prof. David Olusoga
On 12 May 1883, the German flag was raised on the coast of South-West Africa, modern Namibia – the beginnings of Germany’s African Empire.

Stamped From The Beginning:

Ibram X. Kendi
In this deeply researched and fast-moving narrative, Kendi chronicles the entire story of anti-black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of American history.

White Rage: 

CAROL ANDERSON
From the end of the Civil War to our combustible present, an acclaimed historian reframes the conversation about race, chronicling the powerful forces opposed to black progress in America.

Showing Our Colors:

May Ayim, Katharina Oguntoye
Afro-German Women Speak Out is an English translation of the German book Farbe bekennen edited by author May Ayim, Katharina Oguntoye, and Dagmar Schultz.

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas
Hochaktuell und sprachgewaltig wird hier gegen Rassismus angeschrieben!

Africa Is Not A Country

Dipo Faloyin
A bright portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive story.

Buchempfehlungen auf Deutsch

Schwarz. Deutsch. Weiblich.

Kelly, Natasha A (Dr.)
Die Autorin hinterfragt aus einer Schwarzen feministischen Perspektive eurozentrische Konzepte von Wissen, Macht und Körper.

Deutschland Schwarz Weiß

Noah Sow
In der Schule lernen wir, dass alle Menschen gleich seien. Gleichzeitig lernen wir jedoch »Grundwissen«, das noch aus der Kolonialzeit stammt

Kinder der Befreiung

Marion Kraft
Ursachen und Auswirkungen von Rassismus in der Vergangenheit und Gegenwart werden ausgelotet und Strategien für positive Veränderungen aufgezeigt.

Schwarze Wurzeln

Katharina Oguntoye
Katharina Onguntoye beleuchtet die Lebenssituation von Afrikaner*innen und Afro-Deutschen in Deutschland von 1884 bis 1950.

Deutsch sein und Schwarz dazu

Theodor Michael Wonja
Der Lebensrückblick eines Schwarzen deutschen Zeitzeugen.

ExitRacism

Tupoka Ogette
Das Handbuch von Tupoka Ogette, um die Entstehung, Strukturen und Wirkungsweisen von Rassismus in Deutschland zu verstehen.

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Deutschlandfunk

Historische Stadtführung: Berlins Afrikanisches Viertel

Julian Hilgers
ZDF heute

Afrikanische Geschichte in Berlin

Sarah Danquah
THE GUARDIAN

‘Hidden in plain sight’: the European city tours of slavery and colonialism

Ashifa Kassam
Berliner Zeitung

„Dauerkolonie“ im Afrikanischen Viertel

Maria Häußler
AL JAZEERA

How to pay for genocide

Shola Lawal
B.Z.

Berlinerin Justice Mvemba will als Miss Germany aufklären

Sabine Klier