Republik Repair Denken

Mirror, Mirror is a collection of the knowledge and thoughts of Black women who treat their identities purposely and demand space for them. A process of healing. Based off the beginnings of a play by Christine Seraphin, this piece is now a collective production inspired by the memoirs and experiences of the Soul Sisters community. Mirror, Mirror is a piece through which 10 Black women own full agency over their stories and methods of expression. By bringing an oppressed and marginalized voice to the forefront, Mirror, Mirror highlights the healing act of telling one’s story, and shows a perspective that opens space for reflection and positive transformation.

The Soul Sisters are a Berlin-based collective of Black women who are interested in the decolonization and empowerment of the Black female consciousness. Drawing upon legacies of Black feminism in Germany and the US, the Soul Sisters recognize the profound effects of gendered racism on their social realities and self-understanding, as well as the continued impact of European colonialism in shaping the modern world. In exploring Black feminist thought, the Soul Sisters seek to provide a platform to critically examine and deconstruct the oppressive systems that affect their lives as Black women on personal, collective, and structural levels. Based on this awareness, the Soul Sisters aim to empower Black identities by providing a community platform and network that supports the needs of Black women on both a local and international level.