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Ep 9: Confronting Colonialism and its Consequences with We Slaves of Suriname

Rudy, Arantxa, Gilberto and Minke all participated in the Xenolearn Book Club Fundraiser for Nederland Wordt Beter. Together, we read “We Slaven van Suriname” (We Slaves of Suriname) by Anton de Kom. De Kom’s book is an account of decolonial history, and reveals the experience of the oppressed across the Caribbean and adds to our understanding of struggles against slavery, imperialism and racism…

Ep 4: Questionning Narratives on the News with Tayfun Balcik

Harriet is the founder of a global youth lead organization that focuses on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability called Global Learning for Sustainability. She joins us this week on the podcast to talk about the importance of breaking down gender stereotypes, destigmatizing physical disability, and representative leadership. Above all…

Ep 3: The Power of Stories with Berber Hidma

Berber is a professional story-teller and founder of the tour company “Tours that Matter”. She joins us this week to talk about the power of stories and their ability to connect humans across boundaries and differences. She starts the…

Ep 2: A Smile is Universal with Traveller Logan Ly

Logan is a world-traveller with 84 stamps in his passport. He joins us on the podcast this week to talk about growing up as a third-culture kid, the experience of immigrating, debunking stereotypes through travel and how you can travel too. Listen to us play a little game to get started…

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