mission
The Black German Heritage & Research Association (BGHRA) preserves, documents, and advances knowledge of Black German histories, lived experiences, and contemporary cultures in Germany, the United States, and throughout the wider diaspora.
Through research, education, archival preservation, public programming, and community collaboration, BGHRA amplifies Black German voices, supports Black German cultural and scholarly work, and builds meaningful connections across generations and borders.
In partnership with scholars, educators, cultural institutions, and community organizations, BGHRA promotes the inclusion of Black German history, experience, and culture in scholarship, curricula, and public life while fostering transatlantic and international exchange.
Nonprofit Status
The Black German Heritage & Research Association is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Nondiscrimination Policy
BGHRA is committed to providing equitable and inclusive access to its programs and activities. BGHRA does not exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate in the administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. This policy applies to programs and activities administered directly by BGHRA or on its behalf by a partner, contractor, or other participating entity.
BGHRA conducts its programs and activities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local civil-rights laws. Where applicable, these include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and their implementing regulations, including Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 80, 84, and 91.
Rosemarie Peña and Hans Massaquoi, Jr.