Commemorate ten years of The Black Archives on June 14, 2025, since the public launch of the Heilbron collection. This significant event highlights a decade of progress, celebrating its unique role in promoting pro-Black, anti-racist, and anti-colonial perspectives in the Netherlands. The day features discussions, inspiring performances, and an unveiling of new artwork.
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Celebrate a decade of The Black Archives on June 14, 2025, marking 10 years since the public launch of the Heilbron collection. This milestone event will feature panels on Black history and art, inspiring performances, DJ sets, and more, reflecting on growth and community impact.
The Black Archives is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, June 14, 2025. What began in 2015 with the public release of the Heilbron collection has evolved into a vital historical and community archive. The event commemorates a decade of progress, highlighting the organization's unique position in a landscape with few pro-Black, anti-racist, and anti-colonial entities in the Netherlands. The celebration will feature an inspiring program including panels discussing "Black history written" and "Black history is now," insights into children's literature, a keynote on "Visible Black Heritage," and discussions on "Visible Black History" with artists. The day will also include an unveiling of artwork, performances, DJ sets, and food and drinks. The program is moderated by Nawal Mustafa for the day event and Phaedra Haringsma for the evening event, with contributions from Ernestine Comvalius, Jessica de Abreu, Miguel Heilbron, Mitchell Esajas, Carla Kabamba, Jillian Emanuels, Rossel Chaslie, Jennifer Tosch, Brian Elstak, Imara Limon, SoulTrash, DJ Fumez, and DJ Kala Cité.
Admission to the event is free. The event takes place from 16:00 to 22:00 at The Black Archives, Bijlmerpein 140.
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