Category: Magazines

German colonies outside Africa

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 [...]

Human remains - Who has access?

Who are we without the recognition of our human body? An essential part of our image of humanity is the official recognition of our remains. Even if we die alone, we are still connected to our loved ones. In order to feel part of society, our documentation counts. We understand ourselves through grief. By seeing how [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

German colonies outside Africa

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 [...]