Did you know that April 4th is World Mining Day? Mining impacts our daily lives more than we often realize. For instance, 70% of the world's cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This mineral is vital for powering your phone, your laptop, and most of your electronic devices. Without it, the modern technologies we depend on
The T4 Euthanasia Program was a sinister initiative undertaken by the Nazi regime in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Named after the address of its headquarters at Tiergartenstraße 4 in Berlin, the program's primary aim was to systematically exterminate individuals considered mentally or physically handicapped, as well as those with genetic defects.
Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as Madiba, spent 27 years of his life imprisoned for his unwavering commitment to anti-apartheid activism. Emerging from the darkness of incarceration, he became a towering figure in the fight for liberation and equality for Black South Africans. Despite enduring immense personal suffering, Mandela chose not to harbor bitterness or seek revenge.
Celia's famous catchphrase, "¡Azúcar!" (meaning "sugar"), became synonymous with her persona. This word captured her energetic performances, creative spirit, and enthusiasm for life and music. It became a rallying cry of joy, love, and cultural pride-a fitting representation of her indomitable spirit.
Anton Wilhelm Amo whose stories beg to be heard and remembered. Amo's life is a testament to the richness and complexity of human experience and highlights how the narratives of African people have been systematically erased or ignored in mainstream histories
Witches were often female traditional doctors? The infamous witch hunts, which began in the late 1480s, were rooted in the systematic persecution of women practicing medicine and healing arts. This historical tragedy reflects not only the misogyny and power structures of the time but also the suppression of female medical professionals in favor of an emerging male-dominated field.
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
A groundbreaking book about the often overlooked role of white women in the American slave system. Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers shows how they actively participated in the slave market, profited economically and used brutal management strategies - a new look at power and responsibility in the history of slavery.
A powerful meditation and poetic call for an African utopia of self-reinvention in the 21st century. After colonialism, civil wars and the AIDS crisis, a new day seems to be dawning for the African continent.
A clever book about the invisibility of social inequality in romantic relationships. Josephine Apraku shows how discrimination also shapes intimate relationships - and how we can love more consciously.
An impressive memoir about cultural trauma and personal identity. At the age of 38, Jennifer Teege discovers by chance that her grandfather was the notorious Nazi criminal Amon Göth - a realization that shatters her life and confronts her with profound questions about origin, guilt and identity.
The book is a multidirectional reminder of past and present anti-racist struggles in Germany. It documents Wudtke's audio installation Black Lives Audio Triptych and brings to life archive material - especially photos, songs and texts - about Fasia Jansen and Hilarius Gilges.
Being German and Black at the same time: Memoirs of an Afro-German
Theodor Michael
This book shows the often forgotten history of colonial migrants in Germany and their discrimination over the course of time - from initial acceptance to systematic exclusion. An important read to better understand the effects of colonialism and racism in Germany.
A documentary that shows the struggles of the Congo, exposes the role of the USA and Belgium and at the same time shows the colonial structures that still exist today.
In April 1994, the parents of two-year-old Samuel Ishimwe were murdered in Rwanda. Their fate was shared by up to a million people in the genocide against the country's Tutsi minority. Thirty years on, Samuel sets out to discover what set these terrible events in motion.
Based on the moving and inspiring life of one of America's greatest heroines, HARRIET tells the extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman, the famed freedom fighter who defied all odds to change the course of her life and the fate of the nation.
In his book, Dr. Ibrahim X. Kendi explains how "whiteness" was invented and why. This documentary visualizes his book and explains European history of the last 500 years.