Ika Hügel-Marshall’s memoir traces her childhood in postwar Germany, separation from her family into institutional care, and the racism she faced growing up. Her later connections with Black German communities and her search for her African American father open new possibilities for family and belonging.
Co-edited by Marion Kraft and Rukhsana Shamim Ashraf-Khan, this anthology brings Black women’s perspectives into discussions of Europe and migration. Kraft’s contribution addresses feminism and women of African descent in Europe.
This study examines how African cultural traditions and storytelling practices shape contemporary African American women’s writing. Kraft considers narrative voice, relationships among women, inherited stories, and literary forms through a Black feminist approach.
Drawing on a personal friendship, Marion Kraft considers Audre Lorde’s literary and political influence through essays, speeches, and an interview. The collection connects Lorde’s writing with Black feminist organizing across national borders.
Marion Kraft’s debut novel follows Julia from a childhood shaped by war, poverty, and racial exclusion toward a life of greater independence. The experiences of three generations of women open a Black German perspective on West Germany after 1945.
A Christian community reading selection on identity, forgiveness, and finding meaning through difficult seasons.
