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Discover the African Quarter

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90–120 minutes
Saturdays and Sundays
Follow the traces of German colonialism in the African Quarter and discover stories of resistance, remembrance, and change. Learn more about the historical connections between the street names and the former German colonies. Discover a side of Berlin you’ve never seen before and understand why it remains important to this day.

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Black & Queer Feminism in Berlin Schöneberg

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2,5hours
Saturdays and Sundays
Explore Berlin through the stories of courageous women, queer activists, and Black visionaries. Take a guided tour of Schöneberg and discover how figures like Audre Lorde, May Ayim, and Ika Hügel-Marshall changed Germany—and why their stories are more relevant today than ever.

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Tourist Attractions Under Scrutiny—Traces of the Colonial Era in Berlin Mitte

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2 hours

Discover the hidden colonial history behind the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the government district: Millions of people take photos of the Brandenburg Gate every year. Few people know the colonial history behind it all. We'll share stories with you that you won't find in any travel guide.

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Black Life in the GDR

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2 hours
The history of the GDR is often told through the lens of the Wall, socialism, and the state. But who tells the stories of the people who lived in the GDR as Black contract workers, students, or activists? On this bike tour, we’ll explore East Berlin from the perspectives of people of color and visit places where people lived, worked, built communities, and fought for visibility.

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