In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures invites the University of Michigan community to a screening of Afro.Deutschland (2017), a documentary that explores Black German experiences of identity, belonging, and resilience across history.

Through powerful personal narratives, the film highlights stories of exclusion and racism alongside accounts of empowerment and achievement. Featuring voices ranging from Nazi-era survivor Theodor Wonja Michael to contemporary figures such as rapper Samy Deluxe, Afro.Deutschland interrogates the persistent question “Where are you from?” and examines Germany’s colonial past and its ongoing impact on identity. These experiences resonate with the struggles of Black Americans and echo the civil rights legacy that Martin Luther King Jr. worked to bring to the forefront of American consciousness.

The screening offers an opportunity for reflection on global Black histories and the transnational dimensions of civil rights, race, and belonging.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: North Quad 2435

This event is free and open to the public.