27.05.2025

Online-Lecture „Black Feminism in Germany“ with Prof. Dr. Natasha A. Kelly

Veranstaltung zum Deutschen Diversity Tag

Wednesday, 28.05.2025, 4-6 pm

Language: English with simultaneous translation into French 

Online (Zoom): Meeting ID: 971 3840 5134, Passcode: 451739 No pre-registration required

 "Black feminism wants to change the structures to deconstruct the patriarchy  so that all women can benefit." – Prof. Dr. Natasha A. Kelly

Together with Professor Dr. Natasha A. Kelly, we will explore the origins, struggles and contributions of Black feminist movements. A special focus will be placed on the current relevance of the Black feminist movement in Germany  and its discussions on social justice.

 The Lecture will:

 Provide an overview of the history of Black Feminism in Germany and key thinkers of the movement. 

Help participants understand how systems of domination intersect.

Facilitate discussions on current challenges and potential collective actions.

 Prof. Dr. Natasha A. Kelly is a guest professor of cultural studies at the Studium Generale of the Berlin University of the Arts. She is the founding director of the first German Institute for Black Arts,  Culture, and their Sciences, funded by the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen  and the city of Düsseldorf. She is also the co-director of the Black European Academic Network (BEAN) and  a member of the international artist collective of the Black Speculative Arts Movement (BSAM).

The lecture is open to anyone interested in learning more about Black feminist struggles in Germany and contributing to an inclusive and intersectional dialogue.

Organizers: BiPoC+ Feminismen*(@bipoc.feminismen), Black Academy (@placeforafrica)  and History in Black (@history.in.black) In cooperation with the Team Equity of the University of Tübingen