The article discusses the overlooked history of Black communities in Germany during the Nazi regime. Despite the well-documented crimes against various groups, recognition of Black Germans' suffering has lagged. Historian Katharina Oguntoye emphasizes the short, yet impactful, duration of Nazi rule, while Robbie Aitken reveals a societal reluctance to acknowledge the presence of Black individuals in Germany since the late 1800s. Historical documentation challenges further complicate the recognition of their experiences under Nazi oppression, which were exacerbated by the figures of racism during the Great Depression.
What I think people did not realize is that the Nazi time in Germany was only 12 years. What 12 years can do to society...
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