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Coloring Book about Black people during the Nazi era

9,90 €

A creative coloring book that brings history to life! Children discover inspiring Black personalities who lived in Germany: Courageous artists, activists, and pioneers. As they color, they learn about their professions and have the opportunity to bring forgotten stories to life with color. The coloring book is suitable for children aged 5 and up. Perfect for schools, classrooms, and homes: for learning, remembering, and inspiring.

Coloring book on black people under National Socialism

9,90 €

A creative and downloadable coloring book that brings history to life!
Children discover inspiring Black personalities who lived in Germany - courageous artistsinside, activistand pioneers.
While coloring, they learn about their professions and are given the opportunity to bring forgotten stories to life with color.

The coloring book is suitable for children aged 5 and over.

Perfect for Schools, lessons and at home - to learn, remember and inspire.

Question tree on "Reverse racism" - Does it exist?

7,90 €

You know the discussion: "But white people can also experience racism!" - Our question tree helps you to have such conversations in a well-founded, calm and understandable way.

With simple yes-no questions, this interactive tree guides you step by step through the most important basics of racism, structural discrimination and power relations.
Perfect for workshops, classrooms, debates or conversations at the kitchen table.

Decolonizing Language: A Transformative Glossary

7,90 €

With this glossary, we help you to develop inclusive and discrimination-sensitive language. In this guide, you will find 5 do's and don'ts that will help you to express yourself in a more politically correct way. You will learn about the historical background of the words and understand why their use is outdated. Language can and should always evolve. The 5 Do's reflect a snapshot in time and enable you to express yourself confidently and respectfully in different spaces. Join us in setting an example for appreciation and inclusion - with our discrimination-sensitive glossary, which helps to turn language into a tool of respect.

Digital map of Africa - The size of the continent

7,90 €

Discover Africa in its true size! Our digital map of Africa shows in an impressive way just how huge the African continent really is. Often underestimated, it becomes clear that entire countries like China, India and the USA easily fit into the area of Africa. This interactive map not only illustrates the immense size, but also invites you to understand the geographical relationship between Africa and other regions of the world in a new way.

Decision Tree on "Reverse Racism" - Does It Exist?

7,90 €

You've heard it before: "But white people can experience racism too!"
Our decision tree helps you navigate these conversations calmly, clearly, and with solid arguments.

Through simple yes/no questions, this interactive tree guides you step by step through the key concepts of racism, structural discrimination, and power dynamics.
Perfect for workshops, classrooms, debates-or that tricky conversation at the dinner table.

Decolonizing language: A transformative glossary

7,90 €

Our Discrimination-sensitive glossary is an indispensable tool for all those who Language consciously and respectfully want to use. It offers clear, understandable explanations of terms that are used in the context of Discrimination, diversity and inclusion are of importance. The glossary helps, Sensitive topics precisely and discriminatory expressions in order to promote respectful and inclusive communication. From experts in the fields of Diversity, Anti-discrimination and Education developed, this glossary is aimed at The company, Organizations, Educational institutions and individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of a Mindful and non-discriminatory language want to develop.

Digital gift voucher

30,00 €

With our vouchers, you not only give the gift of a unique experience, but also the opportunity to view the past and present of our cities and districts together from a decolonial perspective. It's a gift that not only informs, but also inspires! Get a voucher now and open the doors to an exciting and enriching city tour that will live long in the memory. Enter the desired voucher amount in the field below.

Press articles, blog posts and book recommendations

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Abdoul

Bayume Mohamed Husen: Deutschlands vergessener Soldat

Bayume Mohamed Husen: Kolonialsoldat, WWI-Kämpfer, NS-Opfer. Sein Schicksal zeigt das Vergessen schwarzer Deutscher trotz ihres Einsatzes für Deutschland

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Berliner Stadtschloss 1918–1950: Geschichte einer Ära im Wandel

Berliner Stadtschloss & Humboldt Forum: Von 1443 bis heute: Geschichte, Wiederaufbau und die aktuelle Kolonialismus-Debatte

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Equality vs. Equity: Why Equal Treatment Fails

Equality and justice are not the same thing: Find out why equal treatment isn't enough, what white feminism overlooks, and how fairness can be achieved

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Overcoming White Fragility: The Ultimate Playbook for Honest Conversations

White Fragility verstehen: Warum Gespräche über Rassismus scheitern und wie du Abwehr überwindest. Mit Playbook & konkreten Schritten für Veränderung.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Nightmares in Film: Trauma & Migration in 2 Masterpieces

Nightmares in Film: How *His House* and *Atlantics* Powerfully Depict Trauma, Migration, and Class. Two masterpieces of socially critical cinema.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

8 Phrases White People Should Rethink Immediately

Ich bin nicht rassistisch' & andere Phrasen: Erfahre, warum diese Aussagen Gespräche blockieren und wie Du implizite Vorurteile erkennst.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Colonial Power Structures: How They Continue to Influence Us Today

Colonial power structures continue to shape the world today. Learn how politics, the economy, and culture sustained colonialism—and what remains of it.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Bamako Film: Why Sissako’s Masterpiece Reimagines Justice

Abderrahmane Sissako's film *Bamako* puts the World Bank and the IMF on trial. Find out why this drama about justice and power is so important.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Stop the Exploitation of POC Children: How Questionable Fundraising Campaigns End

Exploitation of Children in Fundraising Campaigns: How Colonial Patterns Persist, Why They Are Harmful, and How Ethical Storytelling Creates Better Alternatives.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Saint Omer & Hors-la-loi: Rediscovering Postcolonial Cinema

Two films that explore France's colonial legacy: *Saint Omer* and *Hors-la-loi*. Postcolonial cinema that moves audiences and encourages them to rethink their perspectives.

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

Homosexuality in Africa Before Colonization

Discover how homosexuality was experienced in Africa before colonization and how colonial laws criminalized queerness. Rethink history!

Blogbeitrag, Blogpost

Abdoul

The Inconceivable Power of Black Joy: Resilience Through Music and Dance

Entdecke, wie Black Joy durch Musik & Tanz Widerstandskraft schafft: von Spirituals bis Hip-Hop. Ein Blick auf Kultur, Identität & Befreiung

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Magazine, further reading & press

Teaching and learning materials

Coloring Book about Black people during the Nazi era

Coloring book on black people under National Socialism

Question tree on "Reverse racism" - Does it exist?

Decolonizing Language: A Transformative Glossary

Digital map of Africa - The size of the continent

Decision Tree on "Reverse Racism" - Does It Exist?

Decolonizing language: A transformative glossary

Digital gift voucher

Press articles, blog posts and book recommendations

Bayume Mohamed Husen: Deutschlands vergessener Soldat

Berliner Stadtschloss 1918–1950: Geschichte einer Ära im Wandel

Equality vs. Equity: Why Equal Treatment Fails

Overcoming White Fragility: The Ultimate Playbook for Honest Conversations

Nightmares in Film: Trauma & Migration in 2 Masterpieces

8 Phrases White People Should Rethink Immediately

Colonial Power Structures: How They Continue to Influence Us Today

Bamako Film: Why Sissako’s Masterpiece Reimagines Justice

Stop the Exploitation of POC Children: How Questionable Fundraising Campaigns End

Saint Omer & Hors-la-loi: Rediscovering Postcolonial Cinema

Homosexuality in Africa Before Colonization

The Inconceivable Power of Black Joy: Resilience Through Music and Dance

Audio guide tours in Berlin

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