Unterwegs in Berlin mit ... Justice Mvemba

A guided tour of Berlin exploring the traces of colonial history and its influence on our present. Registration required via the ZLB website.

What traces of colonialism can still be found in Berlin’s urban landscape today? What stories do street names, monuments, and buildings tell—and which ones often go untold?

Thistour through Berlin-Mittesheds light on the city’s ties to colonialism and its impact on the present. Did you know that the Berlin Conference on Africa of 1884–85 played a central role in the colonial partition of the African continent, or that some street names still serve as reminders of the colonial era? During the walking tour, learn more about the historical context behind these topics and their significance for today’s debates.

At the end of the tour, a group visit to the reading room ofthe Berlin Collectionsoffers an opportunity to delve deeper into the tour’s themes through selected historical and contemporary collections and to engage in discussion.

Through this city tour, gain new perspectives on Berlin’s history and identity, as well as inspiration for your own exploration of everyday racism and the city’s colonial legacy.

Justice Mvemba, founder of deSta – Decolonial City Tour, is passionately committed to equal opportunity and coming to terms with colonial legacies. Together with her team, she has already led over 800 tours in the past three years, offering a shift in perspective and encouraging reflection.