Jena, February 25, 2026. On the occasion of Black History Month, a short film evening will take place tomorrow, Thursday, at the Kulturschlachthof. The event aims to network the previously rather unorganized Black community in Jena and provide a space for deep dialogue.
- What: Short film evening for Black History Month
- When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Where: Kulturschlachthof, Jena
- Focus: Cultural exchange and local networking
Long History, Little Networking
Black people have been part of Jena’s city history for centuries. A historically outstanding example is the scholar Anton Wilhelm Amo. He taught at the university nearly 300 years ago and went down in history as the first Black academic in Germany.
Despite this long history dating back to the 18th century, people of African descent and Black people in the Saalestadt have mostly acted individually until now. For a long time, there was no firmly organized and visible community. The planned short film evening on Thursday is intended to address this and provide a new impulse. The focus of the event is therefore not only the cinematic exploration of identity and history, but above all getting to know one another and building long-term local networks.
Background: Black History Month
Black History Month is traditionally observed worldwide in February. It serves to make the culture, history, and social achievements of the Black population visible while simultaneously creating awareness against racism. The venue, the Kulturschlachthof in Jena, has firmly established itself in the urban landscape over the past years as an important hub for socio-cultural projects, political education work, and alternative formats.
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Focus on Exchange – Short film evening for Black History Month creates space for dialogue
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