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Black History Studies presents
Namibia: The Original Holocaust
Monday 9th January 2012
January is the month where the world comes together for Holocaust Memorial Day for the victims of the Jewish Holocaust. Contrary to popular belief, the Jewish genocide is not the first genocide of the 20th century.
Black History Studies in association with Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) will give a presentation and film screening on the forgotten genocide, the genocide of the Herero people, which occurred from 1904 until 1907 in German South-West Africa (modern day Namibia), during the Scramble for Africa.
The Genocide of the Herero by the Germans is considered to be the first genocide in the 20th century. Learn about the events that led to the genocide and how this period links to Adolf Hitler and the theories of racial superiority and inferiority.
Also watch the BBC documentary ‘Namibia - Genocide and the Second Reich.'
One of the issues with this genocide is the fact that Germany will not fully acknowledge what happened there and refuses to pay out reparations or give land back to the descendants of the victims. Germany has already made a statement of apology but does not fully acknowledge the claims of the events that took place. During the event we will explore the question ‘should Germany reissue their apology and give reparations?'
This event will take place on MONDAY 9TH JANUARY 2012 from 6.45pm to 9.30pm.
The event will be held at the PCS Headquarters (CLAPHAM JUNCTION), 160 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London SW11 2LN, (3 minutes walk from Clapham Junction mainline station. Buses to the venue 35, 37, 39, 49, 77, 87, 156, 70, 219, 239, 295, 319, 337, 334, 345, C3, G1).
Doors open at 6.00pm. The documentary will start at 7pm sharp! Hot food will be on sale.
There will be an admission charge of £4 per person.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY.
Refreshments will be on sale.
Places are limited so if you are interested in attending please reply as soon as possible to acknowledge your place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so don't delay. Please confirm via email info@blackhistorystudies.com how many of you will be attending this event Please can you also notify any cancellations made after confirmation.
We look forward to seeing you there for another exciting event from
Black History Studies