Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

The State of (In)visible Black Europe: Race, Rights and Politics Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

This report, originally published in 2008, explores the experience of Blacks in Europe. one central goal of this report is to highlight and address the very real problems of racism and discrimination faced by Black Europeans. Another goal is also to recall the contributions Blacks have made to Europe and the world by removing the cloak of invisibility that for so long has shown as a shroud. Recognizing and d-mythologizing the roles of Blacks in European history and modern day society has become a necessity, given the rise of virulent anti-immigrant campaigns that target non-Whites in the aftermath of 9/11 and the London bombings. Whether Blacks were forced or chose to assist in Europe?s development, they did play a role that should be noted.