„Culture Vultures“ #16 – „IMPACT OF MOVEMENTS LIKE ‚BLACK LIVES MATTER'“ [Talk – English version]

17. September 2025  – fbs (youtube) We are back! After a few weeks of summer break, “Culture Vultures” finally returns In this episode of Culture Vultures, with Bettina, I, Florence, talk about real-life insights about the impact of movements like “Black Lives Matter”. Join us as I share my perspective – from rising interest and …

„Culture Vultures“ #15 – „RAISING OPEN-MINDED KIDS STARTS WITH US“ [Talk – English version]

30. Juli 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation In this episode of Culture Vultures, with Bettina, I, Florence, share real-life insights on raising the next generation with empathy, courage, and cultural awareness. From honest conversations to everyday encounters with diversity – it starts with how we show up and …

„Culture Vultures“ #14 – MICROAGGRESSION [Talk – English version]

23. Juli 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation In this episode of Culture Vultures, Bettina and I, Florence, dive into the world of microaggressions – those subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviours that can have a big impact, especially on people from marginalised groups. We invite you to pause …

„Culture Vultures“ #13 – IS HAIRSTYLE AN ISSUE? [Talk – English version]

09. Juli 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation In this week’s conversation Bettina wants to more about black hairstyles. Florence shares her personal journey navigating the world as a Black German woman – one hairstyle at a time. From stereotyping and unsolicited comments to criticism disguised as compliments, Florence …

„Culture Vultures“ #12 – DIVERSITY IN GERMAN EDUCATION – ONLY A BUZZWORD? [Talk – English version]

09. Juli 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation This time, Bettina and I dive deep into a question that affects classrooms, communities, and countries worldwide:  Is diversity in education truly being lived – or is it just being listed? What does meaningful inclusion look like in schools? What does …

„Culture Vultures“ #11 – RACIST LANGUAGE [Talk – English version]

02. Juli 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation This week, we address a critical and often uncomfortable topic: racist language. What expressions should be removed from our vocabulary entirely? What else do we need to be more mindful, more aware – not just of what we say, but how …

„Culture Vultures“ #10 – DOES COLOUR STILL MATTER? [Talk – English version]

25. Juni 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation This week we ask the bold question: Does colour still matter? Where do you still experience exclusion based on appearance? How can we raise awareness and build bridges? Both of us, Bettina and myself, dive into the reality of bias, identity …

„Culture Vultures“ #9 – ARE DREADLOCKS ONLY ALLOWED ON BLACK PEOPLE? [Talk – English version]

18. Juni 2025  – fbs (youtube) And here comes our next “Culture Vultures” conversation This time, we dive into a powerful and often polarising question: “Are dreadlocks only allowed on black people?”  Is it cultural appropriation – or appreciation – when people from other ethnicities wear dreadlocks?  Where is the line when it comes to …

„Culture Vultures“ #8 – WHAT DOES RACIAL PROFILING MEAN? [Talk – English version]

11. Juni 2025  – fbs (youtube) Join us for our next “Culture Vultures” – this time, we, Florence Brokowski-Shekete and Bettina Andresen Guimarães, will be diving into the topic of racial profiling. How often do you pause to ask yourself: Am I judging someone based on how they look? How aware are you of the …

„Culture Vultures“ #7 – WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE SWITCHING BETWEEN CULTURES? [Talk – English version]

4. Juni 2025  – fbs (youtube) In our new, bite-sized format, we connect with you every week to explore “all things culture” through the lens of my life story and Bettina’s experience living in the UK. This week, I open up about my experience navigating between two worlds: the culture of my German home and …