Konferenz „Farbe bekennen“

In the organizer's words:

Inspired by the feminist classic "Farbe bekennen" by Afro-German activist May Ayim, MAAT, the media collective Afrodiaspora, and Frauenstudien München want to create an empowering meeting place for people interested in (queer) feminism at the conference. They invite you to discuss the question "How decolonial and intersectional is my feminism really?" and what does a power-critical perspective on whiteness mean?

10.30 a.m. Admission, registration and welcome as well as artistic contribution by Ari Fritzsche

11.00 a.m. Keynote speech by Dr. Vanessa Vollmann (IND/DE/BRA/KEN/DRC); "Pink critique of patriarchy? Barbie under the magnifying glass of intersectionality"; Vollmann teaches at the University of Passau and researches the intersectionality of racism and sexism structures.

1.45 pm Optional workshops, partly open to all (*) or explicitly for Black Indigenous Women* of Color. (*) = all interested parties, including inter*, non-binary, trans* people, as well as agender people who experience themselves without gender identity/FINTA**).

Workshop 1: Biancka Arruda Miranda (educational consultant on decolonial issues/BRA)
What does decolonial feminism actually mean?(in German - for everyone) - From which perspective is feminism viewed, and are we equally affected by it? We reflect on our experience and positioning in a society characterized by racism, sexism and capitalism. Latin American feminisms are declarations of struggle against gender-specific violence against women and queer or racialized people.

Workshop 2: Sonja Würschnitzer (trainer for diversity/anti-discrimination/DE).
Intersectional feminism! White feminism?(in German for women* without experiences of racism) - What is intersectional feminism? What does it mean to be privileged as a white woman* and to act critically of racism? An introduction to the topics of intersectionality/structural racism and an opportunity for self-reflection in relation to one's own involvement in power relations.

Workshop 3: Liz Howard (Communication Expert/Voice Healer/US)
Discover and Love Your Authentic Sound -(for BIPOC Women* in German and English) - How can you integrate empathy into your (inner) voice and learn to decode the messages of body language. Liz Howard will help you discover the essence of your authentic voice through breathing techniques.
Bring warm socks, a yoga mat or thick towel and comfortable yoga pants to optimize your workshop experience!

Workshop 4: Preshika Wright (Mental health Advocate/SA)
Strength Redefined- cultivating radical joy through community(for BIPOC Women* in English) - Together in community, let us create a new path, where strength is nurtured by vulnerability, love becomes our armor, and radical joy becomes our revolutionary force. Join us for enlightening conversations and creative exercises that illuminate these truths.

18.00 Afro-Dance-Workshop for all under the direction of Ari Fritzsche.

Hosted by Modupe Laja, Susanne Spahn, Helen Klaus and Laura Freisberg.

Please register with Susanne Spahn or Modupe Laja, m.laja@einewelthaus.de or s.spahn@einewelthaus.de, stating the desired workshop.

Organizer: TK EineWeltHaus München e.V. and MAAT e.V. - Medienkollektiv Afro-Diaspora - in cooperation with Frauenstudien München e.V.

As part of #sieinspiriertmich and the BlackHistoryWeeks and supported by the Department of Culture and the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Munich.

Price information:

Admission € 10.00, reduced € 7.00 Registration required, see description