Embracing Diversity

Welcome to our Embracing Diversity page, where we gather and share thoughts, research, and media on the topic of raising multi-ethnic and multicultural children, with a specific focus on Afro-European perspectives. We invite you to contribute your writing by sharing it with us at hello@afroswissfamilies.com. You have the option to be credited publicly or remain anonymous as the author. Let's come together to celebrate and understand diversity.

Conversation Series - Navigating Implicit Bias & Education System
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Conversation Series - Navigating Implicit Bias & Education System

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Those of us who are raising Afro-European children in the heart of Europe will likely find ourselves confronting a silent yet potent force that subtly shapes most of our daily interactions, influences our perceptions, guides our decisions, and profoundly impacts our children's well-being and future…

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SRF Dok, Helvetia - Sinisha Lüscher, Aspiring Schwinger
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SRF Dok, Helvetia - Sinisha Lüscher, Aspiring Schwinger

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"Helvetia" is a documentary series by SRF that focuses on the experiences of Swiss citizens with immigrant heritage. The show explores their backgrounds and how they navigate their identities growing up between two cultures. In this episode, we meet Sinisha Lüscher…

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Afro-Swiss Spotlight: Eseosa Mandy Aigbogun
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Afro-Swiss Spotlight: Eseosa Mandy Aigbogun

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Meet Eseosa Mandy Aigbogun, a professional footballer. Hailing from the vibrant city of Zürich, Eseosa is carving her name as a remarkable talent on both the international and club stages.

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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Joshua Amissah
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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Joshua Amissah

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Get to know, Joshua Amissah an art mediator, photo editor, curator, and writer. He began his journey by completing his Fine Arts and Photography studies at Zurich University of the Arts before venturing int professional realm of arts and culture..

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Conversation Series -  Championing Our Children's Curls & Coils
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Conversation Series - Championing Our Children's Curls & Coils

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Celebrating and championing our children's curls and coils can have a significant impact on their sense of self-worth and confidence, and it is an essential step towards promoting inclusivity and acceptance for all hair types within our family dynamics…

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Identity Development - W. S. Carlos Poston Model
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Identity Development - W. S. Carlos Poston Model

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W. S. Carlos Poston developed the Bi-racial Identity Development Model as result of the then limited understanding and shortcoming of the racial identity development models which could not be effectively applied to the growing Mixed identifying population.

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Women With Afro Curls - SRF Dok
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Women With Afro Curls - SRF Dok

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Hair generally is a deeply personal matter for all of, from the health and understanding of hair through to styling and care. This takes on an added layer when you are a women and particularly a woman with Afro textured, curly or coily hair…

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Representation - On Seeing & Being Seen
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Representation - On Seeing & Being Seen

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Representation, defined as the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way. It also refers to the depiction of someone or something in a work of art, literature, film or social conscious. To expand on the above definition, in addition to being a portrayal or depiction of someone…

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Family - Being An Ally In Caregiving For Our Children's Well-Being
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Family - Being An Ally In Caregiving For Our Children's Well-Being

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Being an ally as a parent or caregiver for Black or Mixed children in spaces where your child is a minority can be challenging, regardless of your own racial identity. It requires a commitment to self-reflection, stepping outside of your comfort zone…

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Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 3
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Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 3

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A selection of Afro-Swiss persons in public forums spaces. This forms part of an ongoing collage project highlighting and sharing of Afro-Swiss persons innovating, breaking ground in their respective fields…

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SRF DoK, Being Black in Switzerland - Everyday Racism
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SRF DoK, Being Black in Switzerland - Everyday Racism

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The SRF documentary "Being Black in Switzerland - Everyday Racism" provides a insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the experiences of Afro-descent people living in Switzerland. The documentary delves into the many ways in which racism impacts the daily lives

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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Tabea R. Weber
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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Tabea R. Weber

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Get to know, Tabea R. Weber is a lawyer, Afro-feminist, and intercultural mediator who founded Happy Hair Day in Basel. With her Afro-Swiss background and Transatlantic roots, Tabea's personal experiences fuel her passion for educating and empowering families.

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My Hair, My Crown by Brigitte Fässler
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My Hair, My Crown by Brigitte Fässler

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"My Hair, My Crown" is an inspiring project that celebrates the unique beauty of Afro-textured, curl, and coils hair. Brigitte Fässler, a talented director and artist specializing in video and new media art, has created an emotionally powerful initiative that promotes self-love and acceptance…

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Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 2
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Representation - Afro Swiss Persons In Public Forum Pt. 2

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A selection of Afro-Swiss persons in public forums spaces. This forms part of an ongoing collage project highlighting and sharing of Afro-Swiss persons innovating, breaking ground in their respective fields…

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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Jovita dos Santos Pinto
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Afros Swiss Spotlight - Jovita dos Santos Pinto

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Get to know, Jovita Dos Santos Pinto, is a historian and researcher who has dedicated her work to uncovering the stories of Afro-descent women in Swiss contemporary culture & history.

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First Quarter Review - 2022
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First Quarter Review - 2022

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Our first quarter began with the building up and launching of www.afroswissfamilies.com along with setting up of our instagram account. The intention being to use these two platforms for scheduling and sharing our family friendly Meet & Play’s..

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Conversation Series - Looking For Community (CH)
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Conversation Series - Looking For Community (CH)

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We humans as a species are social creatures all on the look out out for community, we seek it in nationality, geographic location, ethnicity, religion, race, language, culture, hobbies and careers, socio-economic status to name a few - we all want to belong..

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