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 …
Racism
Josephine Baker: An icon for a lifetime
Why isn’t this taught at school? Josephine Baker was a role model and broke down 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 …
Challenging 4 Common Phrases (white) people need to stop saying
Have you heard these common phrases said by your non-people of colour collegues, friends or people? Make sure to stay aware of how harmful these common phrases can be taken.
5 Ways How Racism is Downplayed
How to see the downplay of racsim, in our society. Check out these 5 common ways on how racism is downplayed.
German colonies outside Africa
Bismarck Archipelago, New Hanover, 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 the 2018 coalition agreement of the GroKo mentions …
History of medicine
Although difficult, the first step to eliminating or addressing racism in medicine is to understand that it goes beyond personal bias or prejudice on the part of health care providers.