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In 1993, Critical Race Studies pioneer and researcher Dr. Maria P. P. Root’s drafted the innovative and ground breaking document The Bill of Rights For People of Mixed Heritage. As parents raising Afro-European children, we use this bill of rights to inform our approach…

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Meet Zeedah Meierhofer-Mangeli, a social anthropologist, activist, and pedagogue dedicated to advancing migration, minority rights, and gender equality in Switzerland and beyond. Born in Kenya, she moved to Zurich in 1979 as a student…

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As multi-cultural and multi-ethnic families how we communicate matters, more so for the sake of our children who are developing their identity. We sharing this glossary guide as an educational starting point…

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Originating from the groundbreaking Black Girl Movement Conference in 2016, this declaration was crafted by Black girls across the United States, envisioning a world that values and empowers them…

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Meet Liliane Waldner, born on November 30, 1951, in Zurich, Switzerland, is a distinguished business economist, politician, and trade unionist. She is the daughter of Yusufu Kironde Lule, a prominent Ugandan academic who briefly served as President of Uganda, and Hildegard Schwarz-Waldner, a Swiss national…

Two years ago this month, we were preparing for our very first Afro Swiss Families Meet & Play, “Come Say Hello.” We had just launched the website and registered the Verein two months earlier, and now we were in the midst of planning our first gathering at the Familienzentrum in Winterthur. Nerves were high...

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“ Imagine it's a day like any other, and you are with your child, their eyes filled with innocent wonder. They curiously or timidly ask you about skin color, differences in tones, or share a negative racial experience. This scene often confronts parents and caregivers of Afro-descendant children, evoking feelings of panic or hesitation, prompting moments of pause…”

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Meet Félicienne Lusamba Villoz-Muamba (1956–2019) was a lawyer, intercultural mediator, activist, and politician dedicated to advancing anti-racist and feminist causes in Switzerland…

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Gatekeeping, defined as the practice of controlling access to social spaces, cultural practices, or identities based on arbitrary criteria, has profound implications for those of us raising and loving multi-hyphenate children. This term becomes a silent but influential force…

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Caring for curls and coils often requires seeking out a stylist who can create a comfortable and nurturing environment for both you and your children. It takes a community to raise empowered multicultural and multiethnic children in Switzerland…

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Meet Carmel Fröhlicher-Stines, a psychologist, linguist, and literary scholar who has dedicated her career to addressing intercultural relations, integration issues, and the recognition of structural racism…

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The literature on Black history in Switzerland is in its formative stages, still celebrating the known history Afro-descendant people within the region is important for our families. By engaging with and celebrating Black history in Switzerland we have the opportunity to connect our children to others possibly mirroring their lived experience…

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Navigating the terrain of identity and racial gatekeeping brings with it certain challenges for Afro-descent children and individuals living in Europe, it can shape their experiences and influence their sense of belonging. Within the plethora of Afro-European realities, these challenges manifest in a variety of ways, each layer adding nuance…

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Meet Koyo Kouoh, a visionary curator, cultural producer, and educator, widely recognised for her transformative work in contemporary African art and her leadership within major international art…

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Looking to beat the winter chill, we kicked off our 2024 programming indoors at Winterthur's Skills Park. Despite the cold, the warmth and exuberance of all the parents, caregivers, and children made it worthwhile. With boundless energy, the children bounced on indoor trampolines, zoomed around on scooters and bikes in the indoor skate park, played catch or hide and seek, all topped off with the timeless delight…

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As we head into our birthday month of October, we take a moment to look back on the past year—a year that has been defined by the wonderful friendships that have blossomed among us as parents and our children, as well as the numerous valuable lessons we've learned while undertaking this project.

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Afro Swiss Families is thrilled to announce a significant development for our community dedicated to supporting Afro-European children in Switzerland. Starting in November 2023 and running through December 2024, Afro Swiss Families will be supported by "ici. here together," an initiative under Migros Commitment…

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As parents of Afroswiss or Afropean children, we understand the challenges of finding resources that accurately represent our experiences and cultures. This is why we are dedicated to creating a centralised collection...

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Meet Belotie Nkashama, she is an Afro Swiss parent, author, and psychologist and the co-founder of Beth Story Editions. Together with her husband, Thierry Nkashama, she embarked on this journey driven by the need to create relatable Afro-descent protagonists in children's picture books.…