It's black history month again and events kicked off in Hamburg in grand style

It's that time of the year again when people of African descent commemorate their history and inheritance. In Germany most activities are organized in Berlin and Hamburg.

Activities in Hamburg were launched with an opening party on the 4th of February at "Umdenkbar". The program this year is highlighted by a documentary film on Auma Obama's life on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00pm at Metropolis Kino Hamburg. Make it a date with the African diaspora in Hamburg and visit one of the much loved events:

Sa 04.02. Opening Party
Do 09.02. Film - For Colored Girls
Fr 10.02. Black Poetry Night
So 12.02. AfroAmerican Experience ( music & more )
Di 14.02. Lecture - Black Studies and History
Do 16.02. Film - Die Geschichte der Auma Obama
So 19.02. African Creation ( music & more )
Do 23.02. Film
Fr 24.02. YouthTalk / YouthParty
Sa 25.02. Lecture - Geschichte Neugeschrieben
So 26.02. AfroDeutsche Vielfalt ( music & more )
Fr 02.03. Next Generation ( music & more )
Sa 03.03. Kinderspektakel
So 04.03. AfroCarib – Latin Connection ( music & more )
Fr 09.03. Oneness Celebration

www.bhmhamburg.de 

In Berlin, this year's celebrations focus on "Brazil". A total of 30 events organized at "Werkstatt der Kulturen" will emphasize afro-brasilian cultural heritage.
http://www.berlin.de/events/2328095-2229501-black-history-month-2012.html