Black Heritage Tours - Amsterdam

Name: Black Heritage Tours - Amsterdam
Address: Dam Square 3/7, Amsterdam, 1012, NL
Telephone: +31621322299
Price range: ££

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Black Heritage Tours - Amsterdam

A unique walk & boat tours about the 'hidden histories' of the African Diaspora from the 17th centur

Experience Amsterdam from an "Afrikacentric'" point of view on board a vintage cal boat as we locate and explore the presence of the African Diaspora from the 16th century to the present. The tour is about the African Diaspora, but is for everyone who wants to know more about the presence and experiences of the people of African descent.

12/06/2025

You’re Invited: Juneteenth Poetry & Music Celebration at the Labyrinth

Join us at the Labyrinth on Juneteenth—Emancipation Day—for an inspiring evening of poetry and music, hosted by Jennifer Tosch founder of

Together, we will honor the memory of African ancestors whose families were torn apart by the transatlantic slave trade, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward emancipation and freedom.

This event brings together the powerful voices and stories of artists residing in Amsterdam, from the diaspora— born in the Americans, Africa, and the Netherlands.

Line up:
Avanaisa (poet & singer)
Jerry King Luther Afriyie (poet)
Bahghi (singer)
Miles .milesx ( spoken words comedy)
Topaz Hooper (poet)
Art works by for sale

As part of the celebration, we will be serving African Caribbean food, and a red cocktail—a cherished Juneteenth tradition, rooted in West African customs, symbolizing the bloodshed and profound sacrifices made by enslaved ancestors in the struggle for freedom.

Let us gather in the spirit of love, healing, and unity, commemorating June Keti Koti Month.

Date: 19 June
Location: Labyrinth
Host: Jennifer Tosch, Black Heritage Tour

Tickets: 12.50 p.p. Revenue goes to the artists. Order your tickets now via the link below.

First time visiting a Labyrinth Poetry Night?
Here are practicalities/FAQ:
Arrive between 6:00-7:00PM to get best seats (not all directly face the stage) first come first choice, for you to enjoy our African/Caribbean dishes and unique handcrafted cocktails to for us to conduct proper service, before the performances start, as we want an attentive audience.
The poetry & music performances start around 7:30PM till 08:45 PM including a break.
Drinks and food can be ordered throughout the night. Our kitchen closes around 21:00. The evening will be hosted in English.

Feel welcome at the Labyrinth!

03/04/2024

Thank you , for sharing our stories to make the work we do more visible!
Read full article: Link in Bio
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/02/hidden-in-plain-sight-the-european-city-tours-of-slavery-and-colonialism

05/03/2024

Greetings from in Amsterdam! You may not have heard much from us but we are here going strong for over 10 years, offering group tours from 6 up to 45 people! We are proud of being part of the movement making hidden history more visible through tours, lectures and ‘history theatre performances with ! Thank you to all our partners, friends and families!
We look forward to sharing this amazing journey with you all! Contact us for more information at [email protected] 💝

13/02/2024

Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen major winter storm in the Northeast United States, it will no longer be possible for Tiya Miles to join us in Amsterdam for our scheduled event on February 15th.

Ticketholders will be personally notified and refunded. We are working to secure a new date for this program in the coming months, and will keep you informed with any updates. Reposted via

01/06/2023

📣Join us today (June 1) at 14:00 (2pm) for the Memre Walka (Memorial Walk)!
It is the official kick-off of Keti Koti month, leading up to 1 July (Emancipation Day of slavery in the Dutch empire). This year is the 150th year of the 10 additional years (1863-1873) called the transitional period, which was imposed on the enslaved who were forced to keep working, even though slavery was ‘legally abolished’.

Program:
14:00 meet in front of the Royal Palace
14:30 - Ancestral walk begins
-Along the 1.5km (approx 1 mile) route we will stop at a few locations and share a related history of the site! (Duration: 50-60 min).
The walk ends at the Mayor’s house (Herengracht 502)
15:30 the program (libation ceremony by Winti Priestess Nana Miriam Markelo and guest reflections)
Multiple languages: Dutch, Sranan Tongo, Papiamentu, English.. 🇸🇷🇨🇼 🇳🇱 🇺🇸 🇦🇼 🇸🇽 🇩🇪🇬🇭
Attire: Wear your traditional cultural attire; colors: blue, white and/or Black
Theme: Time for reparations and healing

19/04/2022

A beloved friend and mentor, Christopher Moore has taken his rightful place at our ancestral table! While I’m deeply saddened by our loss, I’m even more grateful to have learned so much from him. He was a quiet power, always generous with sharing his vast knowledge and love of Black history!

Chris was a journalist, playwright, historian, curator, storyteller and Senior Researcher for the N.Y. Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and author and co-author of several works including ‘The Black New Yorkers: 400 Years of African American History’.
He was the son of a Native American mother from the Lenape people and a Black father. In 1991 he broke the story on the excavation of human remains in lower Manhattan which would become an important site of memory: the African Burial Ground. His mother had asked him to find out if there were family members buried there, which triggered him to follow the process of excavation, a process the media ignored. Only after this story did New York start to look at itself as a city that had a connection with the history of slavery.
In 2016, while in NYC doing site visits and research for our 2nd co-authored book: Dutch NY Histories, he took and I on a private tour in lower Manhattan, and welcomed, Gloria Wekker and to join us. He shared, not only his depth of knowledge about Black & Native Americans from New York’s Dutch colonial history (New Netherland), but also weaving in stories about his Dutch and Indigenous ancestors! Of course he wrote the introduction to our guide ‘Dutch New York Histories’.
Here’s to a real one hero! We love you Chris, thank you for shining a bright light on this hidden and shared history. Your work will not be forgotten. ❤️

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29/01/2022

📣 News we can use to learn! 📣

National Geographic is launching a powerful new podcast, INTO THE DEPTHS, on Jan. 27, 2022, that uncovers the deep history of the transatlantic slave trade as it follows National Geographic Storyteller, Tara Roberts () and a group of Black divers who are dedicated to finding and helping to document slave shipwrecks. The podcast series trailer is now available on Apple Podcasts and wherever podcasts are found, as well as at http://natgeo.com/intothedepths.
The series begins with Tara sharing her journey alongside divers, marine archeologists, descendants of shipwrecks, and historians as they investigate the lost stories of the slave trade. Her purpose? To expand the historical record and honor the estimated 1.8 million unsung souls who perished during the Middle Passage.
Throughout the journey, Tara meets up with her family, friends, spiritual advisers, and a poet to help tell the stories of these ancestors while delving into her own roots and challenging her own assumptions about home and belonging.
The podcast will also be accompanied by a cover story in the March issue of National Geographic magazine, available online on Feb. 7, and a National Geographic documentary special, CLOTILDA: LAST AMERICAN SLAVE SHIP, premiering Monday, Feb. 7, 10pm (EST) on National Geographic and available to stream next day on Hulu. https://nationalgeographicpartners.com/2022/01/national-geographic-dives-into-the-untold-history-of-the-transatlantic-slave-trade-with-new-podcast-into-the-depths-launching-jan-27/

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27/11/2021

Thrilled to do our first live performance at with the entire team!

Contrary to the global media’s alarming reports about the ‘new variant’ we felt safely protected by our ancestors and all the guests who held the space for us share our gift 💝

22/11/2021

🎬 World Premiere 🎥 FUTURE FOR THE PAST UTRECHT🔸️AFTERMOVIE
Looking back at performing Future for the Past 2021 in Utrecht shows another amazing journey! The team are thankful we had the honor to share these 'hidden stories’ with you! We are also very proud and grateful to have worked with the most amazing artists, creative team, partners and performers (a.k.a. The Golden Mole Gang)!

Together we brought these stories to life!!

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Artists/creative team:
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Adres

Dam Square 3/7
Amsterdam
1012

Telefoon

+31621322299

Website

http://www.blackheritagetours.com/

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