Schlagwort: projekte gegen rassismus

Julienne Lusenge: Heart of the Congo for Women’s Rights

Julienne Lusenge, a relentless advocate for women’s rights. Born into adversity, Lusenge has turned her pain into purpose, shining a light on the shadows of sexual violence and injustice that plague her homeland.

Harriet Tubman: Carved Paths to Freedom

The incredible story of Harriet Tubman—a woman whose name is synonymous with bravery, resilience, and the fight for justice. She wasn’t just a historical figure; she was a revolutionary force who transformed lives and reshaped history.

A Playbook of Understanding White Fragility

You’re gathered around a table, diving into a serious conversation about race. Someone brings up the uncomfortable truths of systemic racism, and suddenly, the atmosphere shifts. Things get tense. Enter Fragile Frank—the embodiment of white fragility.

White Fragility: A Call for Growth and Change

White Fragility, a time piece delivered by Robin DiAngelo in her book, White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. DiAngelo defines it as the shielding reactions of some White People while faced with the realities of racism and their complicity in it.

What is Equality? And How Treating Everyone The Same Isn’t Enough

the difference between equality and equity. Equality, the idea of treating everyone the same, sounds like it would solve everything, right? But as we’ll see, real fairness often requires more than just equal treatment.

Common Phrases White People Need to Stop Saying

Everyday phrases that white folks often say without realizing the deeper impact they carry. Addressing these phrases and understanding the reasons behind them is a good step toward being more aware and working toward being anti-racist.

Colonialism Across All Former Colonies: Insights at Various Levels

This power showed up in several ways: economically, politically, socially, and even spiritually. Let’s take a closer look at how each of these aspects impacted colonies and continues to leave a mark on the world today.

Why Equity is Essential for People of Color

Equality would mean giving both women the same tools and resources as men. But for people who face intersectional oppression, equality alone isn’t enough. It doesn’t account for the unique, historical barriers that people of color (POCs) have faced, barriers that have limited their access to the same social, economic, and political opportunities.

The Harmful Exploitation of POC Children for Profit: Why It Must End

It’s a familiar scene in fundraising ads: a white-led organization asking for donations, or a white influencer posing with children in a global south country, highlighting their “charity” work. What we’re seeing is the instrumentalization of children of color to evoke sympathy, often under the guise of “helping.” But this kind of exploitation is incredibly harmful to both the children involved and the communities being represented.

Revisiting French Colonial History Through Film

Although France is no longer a colonial power in the traditional sense, it still has territories overseas, like Martinique and French Polynesia. Revisiting these histories through films, especially fictionalized retellings, allows us to gain empathy for people who lived through these times.