More information on: 'Nobody is Free, Until Everybody is Free'


“Nobody’s free, until everybody’s free!” said African-American activist Fannie Lou Hamer in a speech in 1971. True freedom only exists when everyone has equal rights and opportunities. 

This year marks 80 years of freedom since the liberation of the Netherlands after the Second World War. Yet, around the world, we’re confronted daily with (images of) genocidal violence, growing far-right movements, and human rights violations. At the same time, international solidarity is growing. We’re realising: freedom is never guaranteed.
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Resistance is slowly on the rise — from student sit-ins for Palestine and protest marches for the freedom of Congo, to widespread demonstrations against racism. Activists from affected communities draw connections between current-day conflicts and colonial history. Our archives reveal a long tradition of international solidarity. Yet this history is often silenced in public debates.
Which stories are heard – and which are silenced? What can we learn today from these histories of resistance? Discover hidden histories in our on this page!
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Videopodcast TBA Podcast: Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free. In focus: Congo, Palestina & Sudan

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the injustices in the world and unsure where to start? Don't worry, you're not alone! Every day, we're flooded with news that reminds us of how tough life can be. We regularly see heart-wrenching images of human rights violations, genocide, and colonial violence, especially from countries like Congo, Palestine, and Sudan. These conflicts are complex and deeply rooted in a history of colonial oppression.

Check the videopodcast with Grâce Ndjako, Florence Mbuyi & Razeen from October 2024.

Anton de Kom

Documentary 'Children of the Sun'

On a videotape in the collection of the association Ons Suriname of The BlackArchives we found special video material about Anton de Kom. After he was deported to the Netherlands and wrote his book 'Wij Slaven van Suriname' he joined the resistance against the Nazis in The Hague. Unfortunately he was arrested just before the liberation on August 7, 1944. He died on April 24, 1945 in camp Sandbostel. We found this documentary 'Children of the Sun' (1988) with an extensive interview with Anton de Kom's daughter Judith de Kom and various people who knew him personally.
When Emory Douglas (Black Panther Party) visited The Black Archives

After the All Power To The People Symposium, which took place in November 2019 in The Hague Emory Douglas, Firoze Manji (founder Pamazuka News) and Aldon Kimbrough (collector) visited The Black Archives. The work of Emory Douglas and The Black Panther Party inspired people all over the world, including Surinamese people in Amsterdam. Check out the video for more information.