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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Bismarck Archipelago, Neuhannover, Scharnhorst... have you ever heard of these places? Guess what: none of these places are in Germany - on the contrary, they are all very, very far away. You may have noticed that, for the very first time in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, the 2018 coalition agreement of the Grand Coalition [...]
The activities of the Germans in the global trade with enslaved people enriched the German financial and capital system, which flowed into the raw materials and metal industry, among other things, which helped to create our current prosperity. As a result of the financial boom, the German population also grew strongly in the 17th century. At the same time, the growth of German industry in turn enriched slavery:
Today we are talking about a children's playground in Berlin Mitte, the Volkspark Friedrichshain. Racism is still trivialized in various ways today, both intentionally and unintentionally. This leads us to normalize violent expressions or games. Those affected experience microaggressions. Here are examples of what this can look like: Let's get into the topic now: [...]
The existing power structures of colonialism harm many people around the world, even the Global North. Its consequences extend far beyond its direct effects. One of the major problems we face today is climate change, and colonialism has contributed to the fact that industrialized countries now emit far more greenhouse gases than countries in the Global South. This is due to [...]
Colonialism was manifested as a power structure on various levels: economic, political, social and intellectual.
Today we are talking about white fragility.
This term was used by Robin DiAngelo in her book. In it, she describes "white fragility" as the defensive reactions of some white people when confronted with racism.
