WeaPen your mind, Open your world // Reading, isn’t that for white people?

“Reading a book”―as said by my non-white friends―“is for white people.” In other words: “Tsss, act normal, reading is for Continue reading →

Still I rise // We will overcome

I woke up on August 9th, and Simone Biles had won an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. At this point, Continue reading →

#DailyRacism // 10 recommendations to tackle racism

The #DailyRacism platform has been querying hundreds of people in the last few months, asking them for recommendations on how Continue reading →

Future Visions // Omar Ba ‘Racism is an attack on the human way of life not the struggle to eradicate it’

Omar Ba is one of the main leaders of African community in Belgium and active for years in the struggle Continue reading →

We must stand up to racism and discrimination

The international day against racism is a call to stand up against racism and discrimination; an urgent call considering the Continue reading →

Perspectives against extremism

The start of 2015 is one to forget as soon as possible, but not soon to be forgotten. If we Continue reading →

“I’m not a racist, but…”

I clearly remember those first few weeks in college when I went to my classes with a feeling of enthusiasm. Continue reading →

Refugee = Human

What is your first thought when you hear the word ‘refugee’? Maybe not much and probably something negative. It’s an Continue reading →