Books, Films & Culture
Explore Black German writing, film, art and cultural life. Discover stories, creative work and community spaces across generations and borders.
The Diek Family
Five generations of Black German history, from Mandenga and Erika Diek to Beryl and Abenaa Adomako. Explore women’s testimony, family memory, community organizing, exhibitions and documentaries.
Explore the family history →Books & Reading
Literature, memoir, scholarship and children’s books. Search by topic, language and authorship, with annotated bibliography downloads.
Explore resources →Films & Viewing
Documentaries, films, series and screen performances. Filter by topic, format, language and credits, with annotated filmographies.
Explore resources →Organizations & Projects
Black community, cultural and adoptee organizations in Germany, Austria and Denmark.
Explore resources →Artists & Performers
Explore visual artists, actors, dancers, poets and musicians connected to Black German cultural life.
Explore resources →Black Berlin
Black histories, archives, cultural spaces, family outings, restaurants and community venues, with English and German guides.
Explore resources →Digital Archive
Recorded conversations, conference presentations and community testimony.
Explore resources →Culture, history and memory
Continue exploring with our Black German history guides and digital archive overview.
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