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…and the award goes to…
With these words the fashionably dressed presenter rips open an envelope and announces the newest winner of the “something-or-other” award. The camera cuts to the audience, now standing and applauding, as the winner makes his way to the stage to receive his statue. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for honoring achievements and talent, … Continue reading
Who are you?
Have you ever noticed, how much western culture is obsessed with Work and Success? This becomes visible quickly, when we are asked who we are. In a typical western mindset such as my own German one, we are accustomed to identify ourselves by giving our name and occupation, which shows we derive meaning and identity … Continue reading
“Can’t we all just get along?”
This question was posed by Rodney King (Black), who had been severely beaten and mistreated by his arresting Police Officers (White), as most of us saw on the News. The failure of the courts to bring about justice by convicting the perpetrating officers later sparked the infamous Los Angeles Riots. In a time, where racial … Continue reading
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