The 4th Pan-Africanism Congress Munich 2013 Motto: Learning from the past On 18th and 19th October 2013. The Congres will be dedicated to the memory of Steve Biko, anti-apartheid activist and founder of the „ Black Consciousness Movement” in South Africa, as well as the Pan-Africanist, politically engaged and famous singer, Miriam Makeba. Furthermore, the congress will commemorate the victims of the genocide in Namibia (the Hereros, Namas, San and the Damara amongst others). Provisional Congress Programme: 18th October 2013 Opening of the Exhibition “Biko: The Quest for a True Humanity”, about the life of Steve Biko and Apartheid in South Africa in cooperation with the Steve Biko Foundation, South Africa. Admission by 5:30 pm (Duration of Exhibition: from 18.10. till 17.11.2013) Venue: InitiativGruppe – Interkulturelle Begegnung und Bildung e.V. Karlstrasse 50, 80333 Munich 6 pm: Welcome speech and introduction of Steve Biko Foundation, Johannesburg, South Africa. Topics block 1: The connection between Slavery and Colonialism 6:30 pm: Multimedia presentation: „From Gorée via Windhoek towards the Cape!“ Remembrance of the victims and the consequences of slavery. 7:20 pm: Lecture: Slavery in 21st Century: The bitter example from Mauritania 8:00 pm: Podium discussion: The connection between slavery and colonialism 9:00 pm: End. 19th October 2013 Venue: Muffathalle, Zellstrasse 4, 81667 Munich 10:00 – 10:45 am: Press conference 11:00 am: Opening of the Congress Welcome speech by the Munich City Council Welcome speech by the Council of Foreigners, Munich Welcome speech by the Pan–Africanism Working Group Munich 11:20 am: Film Screening: Documentary about Steve Biko and Apartheid in South Africa 12:20 pm – 12:50 pm: Welcome speech by guest of honour Topics block 2: The Post-apartheid situation in South Africa. 12:50 pm: The legacy of Steve Bikos “Black Consciousness Movement” 1:30 pm: Break with Music. 2:20 - 2:50 pm: Social & economic equality in South Africa: the role of the black elite and the political ruling class 2:55 – 3:35 pm: Success & failure of the struggle against apartheid from present-day viewpoint 3:40 pm: Podium Discussion on the Post–apartheid situation in South Africa 4:40 – 5:40 pm: Break with Music Topics block 3: The genocide in Southern Africa: 105 years after 5:40 – 6:10 pm: Lecture: 105 years after the genocide in Namibia: the current debate in Namibia. 6:15 – 6:45 pm: Lecture: 105 years after the genocide in Namibia: Germany´s responsibility 6:50 pm: Podium discussion about the responsibility of Germany concerning the genocide in Namibia. Speakers: Representatives of the parliamentary factions in the German Federal Parliament and the Namibian Parliament 7:50 pm: Closing and vote of thanks During the congress, there will also be an exhibition on the genocide in Namibia in the foyer of the venue in cooperation with AFROTAK TV cyberNomad, Berlin. Evening Program Film, Discussion und Concert with Artists from Senegal, U.S.A and South Africa in partnership with the „Urban Vibes“ Project of the Cultural Department of the City of Munich. 9:00 pm: Welcome speech of the Cultural Department/Guest of Honour 9:20 pm: Podium discussion with the musicians. From 10 pm: Concert
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