This post presents personal stories from Black individuals who live in Poland. Through their own words, they share what everyday life, work, and social interactions are like. The collection aims to give a more complete picture of the diversity of experiences within the country and to amplify voices that are often overlooked.
In a development that has drawn attention both in Poland and abroad, approximately 500 Poles have reportedly adopted Black identity. This shift raises complex questions about ethnicity, self-perception, and the boundaries of race in a predominantly homogeneous society. The phenomenon invites reflection on how identity can be chosen, contested, and transformed in contemporary Europe.
The Black Central Europe initiative brings over a thousand years of Black history in German-speaking Central Europe to a wider audience. It challenges the assumption that Black people are a recent or foreign presence in the region. Below is the project’s own description and a selection of its key resources. We bring you over 1000
This February marks the 100th year of honoring Black History Month in Poland, and we’re excited to celebrate with kindness. By recognizing contributions and achievements, supporting Black organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses, and amplifying the Black changemakers in our community, we can advocate for a world that is more courageous, just, and kind. We invite
Human rights belong to every person without exception. No matter where you live, whether you are rich or poor, a woman or a man, a child or an adult, a believer or not, gay, lesbian or heterosexual, and regardless of your skin colour, race, language, disability or any other characteristic – you have human rights.
White men, age 21 and older, who owned property were given the right to vote in 1776. The 15th Amendment to the Constitution removed racial barriers to voting in 1870, but states continued to practice voter discrimination and continued to deny Black voters a chance to participate in elections. The right to vote was extended
