»This is how my story begins. As the daughter of a white woman and a black man. Between Sange, southern Tanzania, and Gera, Thuringia. Between colonial past and GDR dictatorship.« Leipzig-born Tupoka Ogette, consultant and trainer in the field of anti-racism, writes in her new book »Trotzdem zuhause« about the search for belonging, about living in contradiction, in between. She recounts growing up as a black child in the GDR, of flight, loss, sexism and violence – but also of love, motherhood, resilience and self-empowerment. Of friendships she makes and those she loses. Of a new beginning in the FRG. And of finding calm in the storm. In March, Tupoka Ogette will present her book at the Musikalische Komödie theatre in conversation with Daniel Schulz.

The topics discussed may include sexism, racism, eating disorders, violence, abuse and other difficult subjects. Not suitable for children.