Umgang mit kolonialen Straßennamen
from 12/01/2026
The DFG project ‘Informing, documenting, advising: Integrated name,
text and image database on the use of colonial street names from 1945 to
the present day’ (project number 492996932) documents the diverse forms of collective memory of colonial history in the past and present. The portal thus creates a source of information for a productive exchange between academia and society, while also promoting further research on the topic. The active participation of the interested public (citizen science) is crucial. The project itself is not concerned with the ‘right/wrong’ way to remember colonialism: by documenting past and current negotiation processes, the portal can also provide advisory support to local authorities in the future without making normative decisions – thus contributing to a more objective debate on the culture of remembrance.
Aim
Our goal is to establish a platform for the exchange of opinions without judgement, which can serve as a guide for communities and cities. To this end, we provide a repository of scientific information and public opinion.
About funding
Funding bodies: DFG
Funding program: Sachbeihilfen