Theodor Wonja was one of the last Black survivors of the Nazi camps, having endured the horror of the Third Reich’s regime of terror. As a Black person, he suffered discrimination and persecution because of his race in a society where Nazi ideology promoted the superiority of the « Aryan race. » While Black people were not targeted to the same extent as Jews, they nonetheless faced violence, exclusion, and were often regarded as “subhuman.”

Wonja shared his painful experiences of imprisonment and brutality in the camps, illustrating how Black individuals were systematically oppressed under the Nazi regime. His testimony sheds light on the struggles and suffering of Black people during this dark chapter of history, reminding us that racial persecution was not limited to a single group, but affected other marginalized communities as well. Wonja’s resilience and his commitment to sharing his story contribute powerfully to the collective memory of the victims of Nazi brutality.

Jesse Owens, an African American athlete, made history at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games by winning four gold medals. Despite the racially charged atmosphere and the Nazi ideology promoting the superiority of the Aryan race, Owens dominated the track and field events—winning the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4×100 meter relay.

His outstanding performances not only shattered the racial stereotypes of the time but also delivered a direct blow to Nazi propaganda. Owens became an icon, symbolizing the fight against racism and injustice, and his success inspired generations of athletes. His victories in Berlin remain a landmark moment in both sports and civil rights history, illustrating the power of an individual to transcend social and political barriers.

This video highlights the history of the criminalization of the Sinti and Roma, focusing on police abuse during the Nazi regime and the continuity of such practices after 1945. Activists such as Anita Awosusi and Ilona Lagrene share their experiences and denounce the crimes committed against their communities.

Fatima Hartman recalls a significant police operation in Cologne in 1995 targeting Roma refugees and speaks about her commitment to raising public awareness of this injustice. The documentary emphasizes the forms of resistance developed by Sinti and Roma in response to ongoing criminalization and underscores the importance of an intersectional analysis in understanding systemic racism in today’s context.

Through powerful testimonies and critical reflections, this work aims to restore the memory of the victims and promote a deeper understanding of the power dynamics and violence that have affected marginalized communities.

(In progress)

This online series presents biographies of Black Germans in contemporary Germany.

Women and men from four generations share their moving, powerful, and proud stories. The film connects them to a history of racism, survival, and self-assertion

« Toxi » tells the story of a young Afro-German girl of the same name who comes to live with a white, middle-class German family.

Romani Rose gives a lecture on the history of the Holocaust and the civil rights movement of the Sinti and Roma.

This short film offers a very good overview of the history of the persecution of the Roma and Sinti.

The film is a historical and biographical document featuring ten Sinti and Roma who speak about themselves and their history.

#OTD, 80 years ago, the Nazis liquidated the section of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp designated for Romnja and Sinti*zze, and murdered them in the gas chambers. In total, 500,000 people were victims of the Porajmos.

August 2 is the International Remembrance Day for the Victims of this Genocide.