Mapping Black Europe

ISBN 10: 3837654133 / ISBN 13: 9783837654134

Published by transcript, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mapping Black Europe
• Publisher: transcript
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3837654133
• ISBN 13: 9783837654134
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Black communities have been making major contributions to Europe's social and cultural life and landscapes for centuries. However, their achievements largely remain unrecognized by the dominant societies, as their perspectives are excluded from traditional modes of marking public memory. For the first time in European history, leading Black scholars and activists examine this issue – with first-hand knowledge of the eight European capitals in which they live. Highlighting existing monuments, memorials, and urban markers they discuss collective narratives, outline community action, and introduce people and places relevant to Black European history, which continues to be obscured today.

About the Authors

Natasha A. Kelly (PhD) is a bestselling author and editor of eight books. She is also a curator, artist, filmmaker, theater director and professor. Her film »Milli's Awakening« debuted at the 10th Berlin Biennale in 2018. Natasha is the founding director of Germany's first Institute for Black German Arts and Culture.

Olive Vassell is a journalist and professor who founded and headed the pioneering Black European news site, Euromight.com. In 2022, Olive launched the BBrit Project which focuses on People of African Descent in the UK. She heads the Digital Media program at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C.