New History Unit-supported publications are out, and you have a chance to look behind the scenes of these journalistic projects and talk to their authors. On May 22, at 17:00 CET, they will tell about taking these pieces from concept to finished work and answer your questions.
History is shaped by which stories are remembered and which remain untold. History Unit brings together journalists and activists from Belarus, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine to uncover often-overlooked queer narratives and better understand present challenges.
These authors took part in the History Unit workshop last autumn, which included a thematic educational day at the Buchenwald Memorial, sessions on queer history, journalism and archival work, and a visit to the Schwules Museum Berlin. After that, the workshop participants were able to apply for stipends to work on their ideas. We are so happy to finally share these stories with you!
Here is what to expect in terms of topics and authors:
- Historical and contemporary presence of queer and trans people — Anton Ambroziak and Marit Blossey for oko.press
- Romani queer resistance throughout history — Melania Swiontek Brzezinski and Ann Toma-Toader for taz
- Trans, genderqueer and lesbian identities in Poland and Germany since the 19th century — Małgorzata Sikora-Tarnowska, Fides Schopp and Leo Paulsen
- Queer biographies during National Socialism — Kio Weck
- Forgotten queer stories from Eastern Europe — Darya Hardzeichyk, Uladzislau Karotki, Emanuela Lewandowska
- Queer rights and marriage in Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia — Julia Holub and Gleb Veng for Gender in Detail
- Experiences of Ukrainian queer refugees — Andrii Shestaliuk and Oleksandra Kantser for oko.press
- Representatives of our partner organisation Human Constanta (Belarus, in exile): Kacia Prakharenka and Vałdzis Fuhaš
- Journalist and editor Yuliana Skibitska, our partner in Ukraine
Event Details:
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Time: 17:00 CET
- Format: Online presentation followed by Q&A
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Working language: English
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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The project is funded by the Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) and the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) as part of the Education Agenda on NS-Injustice.
