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.
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.
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.
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.
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.