Author: Thil

Beyond the Headlines: Women's Resistance in Iran Through Art and Film

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

Toni Morrison: A Literary Giant Who Paved the Way for Others

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.

Reclaiming Documentary Cinema: Turning the Gaze Black & Brown

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.

The Misuse of Words as Structural Erasure in Liberation Movements

Have you ever heard the word quilombo? In South America, especially 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.

May Ayim: An Afro-German inspiration

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 [...]

May Ayim: An Afro-German inspiration

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 your mental health. Let's read a little more about her life and her activism. What does [...]

Audre Lorde: Five interesting facts

Did you know that Audre Lorde inspired many Afro-German women during her years in Berlin? Here are 5 interesting things you should know about her during her years in Berlin! Lorde has led a very diverse life in Berlin. But whatever Audre Lorde has done during her years in Berlin has inspired future [...]

Josephine Baker: An icon for a lifetime

Why isn't this taught in school? Josephine Baker was a role model and broke the "racial barriers" in the entertainment industry. She was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture and the first to host a major Broadway show. Her influence extended far beyond the stage. Josephine Baker was a fierce advocate of the [...]

We question four common statements that (white) people should no longer say.

Have you heard these frequent statements from your white colleagues, friends, family members or acquaintances? Realize how violent such statements are, as they are counterproductive.