Mapping Black Europe: Monuments, Markers, Memories Book Discussion

About the book:

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:

Dr. Natasha A. Kelly

Natasha A. Kelly was born in the UK and raised in Germany. She has a PhD in Communication Studies and Sociology from the University of Münster, Germany. A bestselling author and editor of eight books, Natasha acts as curator, artist, filmmaker, and theater…