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Black History City Run

0,00 €

The Black History Month Anti-Racism City Run is a collaborative 5-kilometer run through the city, which combines exercise with political education. At two stops give Desta - Decolonial city tour Short inputs on the historical sites along the route.

Children's day: painting session, children's book reading and film screening

5,00 €

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Rising Generation

An afternoon for children & (young) adults at the Michelberger Hotel's Forest Cinema

Berlin-Friedrichshain | Warschauer Str. 39-40

February 28 |

1-6 p.m. PROGRAM

13-14 h Open painting meeting (5-10 J.) Children discover Black personalities of the Weimar Republic and their life stories through creative painting.

14-15:30 (6-12 yrs.) Reading with Zoe Magdalena, Lena Whooo & Stephen Lawson. Moderation: Lara-Sophie Milagro.

15:30-16:30 (from 13 yrs.) film screening„We dance on Noah's bloody rainbow“ Short film (dir: Lara-Sophie Milagro | prod. Label Noir, DE 2025 | OmeU, 36 min.), based on a text by Monageng Motshabi.

16:30-17:30 (from 13 yrs.) Panel: „I did it, so you can do it“ Empowerment, community & future prospects With producer Nataly Kudiabor (CEO of UFA), author Zoe Hagen, actresses and filmmakers Dela Dabulamanzi and Lara-Sophie Milagro ( CEOs Label Noir) and sculptor and activist Steve Lawson Nataly Kudiabor, Dela Dabulamanzi, Lara-Sophie Milagro and Stephen Lawson. Moderation: Lena Whooo. Your history is your power

Coloring Book about Black people during the Nazi era

9,90 €

A creative coloring book that brings history to life! Children discover inspiring Black personalities who lived in Germany: Courageous artists, activists, and pioneers. As they color, they learn about their professions and have the opportunity to bring forgotten stories to life with color. The coloring book is suitable for children aged 5 and up. Perfect for schools, classrooms, and homes: for learning, remembering, and inspiring.

Coloring book on black people under National Socialism

9,90 €

A creative and downloadable coloring book that brings history to life!
Children discover inspiring Black personalities who lived in Germany - courageous artistsinside, activistand pioneers.
While coloring, they learn about their professions and are given the opportunity to bring forgotten stories to life with color.

The coloring book is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

Perfect for Schools, lessons and at home - to learn, remember and inspire.

Question tree on "Reverse racism" - Does it exist?

7,90 €

You know the discussion: "But white people can also experience racism!" - Our question tree helps you to have such conversations in a well-founded, calm and understandable way.

With simple yes-no questions, this interactive tree guides you step by step through the most important basics of racism, structural discrimination and power relations.
Perfect for workshops, classrooms, debates or conversations at the kitchen table.

Decolonizing Language: A Transformative Glossary

7,90 €

With this glossary, we help you to develop inclusive and discrimination-sensitive language. In this guide, you will find 5 do's and don'ts that will help you to express yourself in a more politically correct way. You will learn about the historical background of the words and understand why their use is outdated. Language can and should always evolve. The 5 Do's reflect a snapshot in time and enable you to express yourself confidently and respectfully in different spaces. Join us in setting an example for appreciation and inclusion - with our discrimination-sensitive glossary, which helps to turn language into a tool of respect.

Digital map of Africa - The size of the continent

7,90 €

Discover Africa in its true size! Our digital map of Africa shows in an impressive way just how huge the African continent really is. Often underestimated, it becomes clear that entire countries like China, India and the USA easily fit into the area of Africa. This interactive map not only illustrates the immense size, but also invites you to understand the geographical relationship between Africa and other regions of the world in a new way.

Decision Tree on "Reverse Racism" - Does It Exist?

7,90 €

You've heard it before: "But white people can experience racism too!"
Our decision tree helps you navigate these conversations calmly, clearly, and with solid arguments.

Through simple yes/no questions, this interactive tree guides you step by step through the key concepts of racism, structural discrimination, and power dynamics.
Perfect for workshops, classrooms, debates-or that tricky conversation at the dinner table.

Press articles, blog posts and book recommendations

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DW- Deutsche Welle

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How Afro-Germans stood up to the Nazi regime

Okeri Ngutjinazo

"I want to normalize a critical approach to colonialism, and I know that many people have difficulties with this. But I am also positively surprised that there are many

Press article

GEW_Gewerkschaft, Education and Economy

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Decolonization on your own doorstep

Emilia Stemmler

Stake, teepee and totem: we stand near African Street and look at pictures of a playground that represents the cultures of indigenous people in North America.

Press article

Berliner Zeitung

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Memorial plaque missing in Berlin: there is a reward for information

Sinem Koyuncu

A memorial plaque at Wilhelmstraße 92 in Berlin-Mitte has commemorated the Berlin-Africa or Congo Conference of 1884 since 2005. Many people use it as a sightseeing spot.

Press article

tipBerlin

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African Quarter: How city tours make colonial traces visible - and provoke some

Marit Blossey

Continuities of German colonial crimes are still visible in Berlin today. With the Decolonial City Tours, Justice Mvemba aims to provide more education and information about this chapter of history.

Press article

Berliner Morgenpost

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Schöneberg: Stories that are kept quiet

Antonia Weber

The German Colonial Women's Association was founded at Potsdamer Straße 134 in 1907.

Magazine, Magazines

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Chocolonialism: the dark history behind the popular sweet

Chocolate is deeply rooted in colonialism, slavery and exploitation. European powers established cocoa plantations in colonies, used forced labor and enslaved millions of people to satisfy the demand.

Magazine, Magazines

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Should the bust of Nefertiti be returned to Egypt?

Egypt has been demanding the return of the bust of Nefertiti, which has been in Berlin since 1913, for many years. While Egypt considers the export to be illegal and is demanding its unconditional return,

Magazine, Magazines

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New: Desta Food Tour

How German is currywurst with chips? Tomatoes and potatoes originally come from South America and curry spices from India. So all that remains is the meat and

Magazine, Magazines

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BIPoC-Only Day at the Dortmund Museum: Progressive or questionable?

The Dortmund Museum caused a stir in 2023 with a BIPoC-only day, which was intended to create a protected space for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. While many

Magazine, Magazines

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Your guide to queer & BiPOC Berlin -

Community Spaces, Activities, Empowering Places and Support for Queer and BiPOCs in Berlin Welcome to Berlin! Are you queer and a person of color? Sometimes

Magazine, Magazines

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Stormé DeLarverie

Stormé DeLarverie, a queer icon of the Stonewall Riots, was not only a drag king and activist, but also a powerful voice of resistance. Her story, often overlooked,

Documentaries

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Trade in human skulls from the colonial era

NDR Panorama Reporter

The trade in human remains from private households is still not legally regulated. The NDR reveals how bones from colonial contexts are also sold at flea markets.

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Magazine, further reading & press

Teaching and learning materials

Black History City Run

Children's day: painting session, children's book reading and film screening

Coloring Book about Black people during the Nazi era

Coloring book on black people under National Socialism

Question tree on "Reverse racism" - Does it exist?

Decolonizing Language: A Transformative Glossary

Digital map of Africa - The size of the continent

Decision Tree on "Reverse Racism" - Does It Exist?

Press articles, blog posts and book recommendations

How Afro-Germans stood up to the Nazi regime

Decolonization on your own doorstep

Memorial plaque missing in Berlin: there is a reward for information

African Quarter: How city tours make colonial traces visible - and provoke some

Schöneberg: Stories that are kept quiet

Chocolonialism: the dark history behind the popular sweet

Should the bust of Nefertiti be returned to Egypt?

New: Desta Food Tour

BIPoC-Only Day at the Dortmund Museum: Progressive or questionable?

Your guide to queer & BiPOC Berlin -

Stormé DeLarverie

Trade in human skulls from the colonial era

Audio guide tours in Berlin

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