German mother and a Liberian father of Vai ethnicity, the grandson of Momulu Massaquoi. Ika Hügel-Marshall. (2008) Marshall wrote an autobiography "Daheim unterwegs: Ein deutsches Leben", the English translation of which is entitled "Invisible Woman: Growing up Black in Germany". She details her life experiences growing up as an "occupation baby" and the struggle to find her identity as she grows up. Marshall details how the society she grew up in taught her to hate her complexion and how meeting her father, a black man, instilled a renewed pride in her heritage. The autobiography culminates in the struggle to find information on her father in the United States and finally getting to meet her American family. Iljoma Mangold. (2017) Mangold wrote an autobiography "Das deutsche Krokodil", the English translation of which is entitled "The German Crocodile: A literary memoir" (2021), about growing up in Germany in the 1970s. Afro-German political groups Initiative of Black People (Initiative Schwarzer Deutscher) This initiative created a political community that offers support for black people in Germany. Its main goals are to give people a chance to have their voices heard by each other and by those who do not share the same experiences. In the space provided by ISD gatherings, Afro-Germans are able to connect with people who might be in similar situations and who can offer them support. Teachings from the ISD emphasise the role of history in understanding current politics. This is because of the belief that Germany has committed numerous atrocities in the past (notably in South-West Africa), but has no intentions of paying reparations to communities that still suffer today. The ISD notes that the importance of paying these reparations are for the structural changes made to a broken, discriminatory system. The ISD combats discrimination in Germany through active support, campaigning through the media, and outreach to the government. Notable Afro-Germans in modern Germany Politics and social life Joe Chialo (born 1970), candidate for the Bundestag in 2021 Karamba Diaby (born 1961), Afro-German politician, member of the Bundestag. John Ehret (born 1971), Germany's first Afro-German mayor. Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana (born 1949), The only black MEP to represent Germany following the 2019 European elections. Charles M. Huber (born 1956), Afro-German politician and former actor, member of the Bundestag. Ika Hügel-Marshall (born 1947), wrote about growing up in postwar Germany Bärbel Kampmann (1946–1999), anti-racist activist and writer Hans Massaquoi (1926-2013), journalist, wrote about