Black History Month Film Screening: Gurumbe: Afro-Andalusian Memories

Celebrate Black History Month with the African Diaspora International Film Festival!

This Black History Month, we honor the stories of resilience, culture, and activism that have shaped the Black experience worldwide. Through a diverse collection of films, this series delves into pivotal moments, untold histories, and transformative figures who fought for justice, challenged systemic oppression, and left an enduring cultural legacy. This special event will be held from Feb. 28 -March 2, 2025, at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Watch GURUMBE: AFRO-ANDALUSIAN MEMORIES

Commercial exploitation of the American colonies brought hundreds of Africans to Spain to be sold as slaves, forming a population which, over time, managed to gain space in a society wrought with racial prejudices. Music and dance were a fundamental part of their expression and the most important affirmation of their identity. As the black population began to disappear from Spain in the late 19th century, so too did their contribution to this extraordinary art form. In Gurumbe: Afro-Andalusian Memories, their story is finally told.