Bremen

In the port city of Bremen many threads of global history and present come together. The city was a gateway to the world for emigrants from Germany. The powerful resident merchants pushed colonial ventures and exploitation for economic interests. However, Bremen is not only shaped by its colonial heritage, but also by its industrial history and the labor immigration of the 20th century.

Click on the people, tours and events to learn more about the connection of Bremen’s ports to slavery and colonialism, causes of flight and migration to Bremen, and resistance to racist police violence! Please note that up to now, only the category “events” is translated into English!