Black German
Heritage &
Research Association
Black German History Is Living History
Our Histories. Our Voices.
Our Community.
BGHRA brings together scholarship, lived experience, and culture to preserve Black German histories, amplify community voices, and connect people across generations and borders.
Based in Africana Studies at Rutgers University–Camden, we bring scholars, adoptees, artists, educators, students, and families into conversation.
Tenth International Conference · 2027
Claiming the Record
Black German Lives, Adoption, and the Work of Memory
Join us for conversations about Black German lives, adoption, archives, and the work of memory—and a celebration of the Special Collection on Black German and Adoption Studies at the Paul Robeson Library.
Explore the ConferenceFebruary 18–20, 2027Rutgers University–Camden
Proposals due November 15, 2026
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History & Memory
Explore Black German histories across centuries and borders. Discover recorded conferences, community conversations, and personal testimony in our digital archive.
Explore Black German History →Visit the Digital Archive ↗Books, Films & Culture
Discover Black German writing, film, art, and performance, alongside organizations connecting and supporting our communities.
Browse Books, Films & Culture →Find Community Organizations →Adoption, Family & Belonging
Find research and resources on adoption, family tracing, citizenship, recognition, and redress.
Explore Adoption & Family Resources →Read Adoptee News →
Preserving a lasting record
A Home for Black German and Adoption Studies
BGHRA is developing a Special Collection at the Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University–Camden, beginning with books, scholarly journals, and films.
Together with BGHRA’s digital archive, the collection will support research, teaching, and public engagement while preserving community knowledge for future generations.
Learn About the Special Collection →From BGHRA
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New BGHRA Resources: Adoption, Belonging, Family Tracing, and Citizenship
How do we understand the histories that adoption interrupts—and the relationships, cultures, and possibilities that remain? BGHRA has added resources for adoptees, families, descendants, and...
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Based in Africana Studies
Rutgers University–Camden
