The Black German Heritage and Research Association [BGHRA] (formerly known as the Black German Cultural Society, NJ) documents and promotes the activities of Black Germans and the historic and contemporary presence of Black people in Germany; particularly, but not limited to, the areas of the creative arts and humanities. As an academic organization, it takes an active role in researching and recording the history of Blacks in Germany. BGHRA is committed to strengthening relationships among all who identify as Black Germans and Black persons who have a connection to Germany. In partnership with other institutions and organizations, BGHRA encourages  and supports the interdisciplinary inclusion of Black German history, life experience and contemporary culture in education, and bilateral student exchange opportunities.

Our goal is to further develop and maintain international German-American relations by encouraging an ongoing relationship between persons of color of dual heritage (German & American) now living in the US and those in Germany. We believe that the strengthening of this relationship is consistent with the objectives of both the United States & German Governments.

We propose that establishing and maintaining an ongoing dialogue among these individuals will be beneficial in the following areas:

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We believe that the time is now for these persons to actualize their dreams of pursuing wholeness as individuals by visiting these respective homelands, and creating productive and meaningful relationships with:

• Scholars and Organizations in Germany and the US who can provide bilateral insight, assistance and information with regard to:
  • History
  • Language
  • Culture
  • Personal & Family records and documentation.
• The respective counterparts of these similarly situated individuals in the visited country.
• Extended family members if possible who may be remaining in the visited country.

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Our Goal as an organization, is to educate: to inform about and strengthen relationships among Black Germans in, from, or otherwise connected to Germany; regardless of their Diaspora roots or present country of residence. We adhere to the following non-discrimination policy:

BGHRA does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by BGHRA directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which BGHRA arranges to carry out its programs and activities.

This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 80, 84, and 91.

Join Our Network!

The Black German Cultural Society, Inc.  supports an international private network for Black Germans and those who may be otherwise interested in joining our comunity.

If  you would like to join  us, you may request an invitation by sending an email to bgcsinc@gmail.com introducing yourself and expressing briefly the reason for your interest.

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