Tupoka Ogette: "Trotzdem Zuhause. Memoir"

Description

A piece of German history rarely heard: Growing up in the GDR as a Black daughter of a white regime critic. "This is how my story begins. As the daughter of a white woman and a Black man. Between Sange, South Tanzania, and Gera, Thuringia. Between colonial past and GDR dictatorship." Tupoka Ogette writes about the search for belonging, about living in contradiction, in the in-between. She tells of growing up as a Black child in the GDR, of escape and loss, of abuse, body shaming, and violent relationships, but also of love, motherhood, resilience, and self-empowerment. About friendships she makes and those she loses. About a new beginning in the FRG. And about finding peace in the storm.

Highlights

• Reading by Tupoka Ogette
• Addresses growing up in the GDR
• Insight into personal and societal challenges

General Information

Tupoka Ogette presents her memoir "Trotzdem Zuhause" at the E-Werk in Freiburg im Breisgau. The reading highlights her experiences as a Black daughter of a white regime critic in the GDR and discusses identity, belonging, and resilience.

Location

Eschholzstraße 77, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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