Twitter and Teargas, was written in 2017 by Zeynep Tufecki, an academic with Turkish roots and a background in programming. Tufecki’s work dives deep into the impact of digital technologies on politics, and in Twitter and Teargas, she examines how social media shapes collective movements by looking at major examples like the Arab Spring
The life of Miriam Makeba, famously known as Mama Africa. Makeba didn’t just make music—she made a movement. Her unique blend of traditional African music with jazz and pop was like nothing anyone had heard before, and it captivated audiences worldwide.
The trauma of forced migration, particularly on the African continent, is deeply entangled with Europe’s colonial history, which was marked by exploitation of both land and people.
Whether it’s Sudan, Iran, Palestine, Congo, or Haiti, many of these crises share a common origin: systems of oppression like colonialism and slavery. Yet, there’s a significant lack of responsibility or accountability from the Western world, even though the roots of these issues are deeply linked to its exploitative history
These powerful photos made global headlines, shining a light on the incredible bravery of these women. However, the news, while essential, often gives us a one-sided view of events. The focus is usually on generating clicks and watch time
Morrison’s impact on literature, particularly for Black women, is undeniable. Black women have always been integral to storytelling, despite often being erased from mainstream narratives. Morrison’s work reminds us of this truth, offering tenderness mixed with righteous anger, complex relationships, and an artistry in writing that continues to influence the literary world. Today, I’d like to share two books that, in my view, carry on Morrison’s legacy of nuanced storytelling and emotional depth.
However, while Paris is Burning has earned its iconic status, it isn’t without its controversies. The film was directed by Jennie Livingston, a white woman who is of an upper middle class background, who has never been a part of ballroom culture.
Have you ever heard the word quilombo? In South America, particularly in Brazil, it is often misused to mean “chaos” or “mess.” But in reality, quilombo refers to communities of formerly enslaved people who escaped and built free, self-sustained societies.
Did you know that the effects of racism in German society cost May Ayim her life? Her story tells us about the experiences of being an Afro-German woman and how these experiences can affect one’s mental health. Let’s read a little more about her life and her activism. What does May Ayim’s story tell us […]
Wusstest Du, dass die Auswirkungen des Rassismus in der deutschen Gesellschaft May Ayim das Leben gekostet haben? Ihre Geschichte erzählt uns von den Erfahrungen, die man als Afrodeutsche Frau macht, und wie sich diese Erfahrungen auf die eigene psychische Gesundheit auswirken können. Lesen wir ein wenig mehr über ihr Leben und ihren Aktivismus. Was sagt […]
