Resistance and Hope

These are challenging and hopeful times. Because the history of resistance in the Black movement can offer us hope. It tells us about how, 40 years ago, Black people in Germany, after World War II, once again established a solidarity community that would later become emancipated. Knowledge sharing, political interventions, writing, and performing were used to make Black life and culture visible, raise awareness about racism, and bring about change in society. Remaining empowered, even when political circumstances have remained difficult. What does resistance mean, and how can we avoid losing hope? These are the stories that will be shared during this evening of storytelling, reading, and performance. On the occasion of the annual Black History Month, which this year also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Storytelling Salon in Frankfurt.

Hadija Haruna-Oelker is an editor, author, and moderator based in Frankfurt/Main. She primarily works for Hessischer Rundfunk, writes a column for the Frankfurter Rundschau, and co-hosts the memory podcast “Trauer & Turnschuh” with Max Czollek. She is also a member of the Neue Deutsche Medienmacherinnen* (New German Media Makers) and the Initiative Schwarze Menschen in Deutschland (ISD). Her books “Die Schönheit der Differenz” and “Zusammensein” were published in 2022 and 2024.