Tupoka Ogette – Together against Racism: Racism aware Thinking, Learning, and Teaching

Although racism affects all areas of Swiss society, it is not easy to talk about it. No one wants to be racist and yet we are all affected by "racist socialisation". Talking about racism and our own entanglement in systemic racism is an important step to fight racism. The lecture gives insights on how learning, teaching and living in schools and universities can tackle unconscious forms of racism and exclusion.

Tupoka Ogette studied African Studies and Economics at the University of Leipzig and now works as an educator critical of racism. Her book "exit RACISM - Rassismus-kritisch denken lernen" is a Spiegel bestseller.

Tupoka Ogette, is a critical educator on racism and author of the bestseller "exit RACISM - learning to think critically about racism". Her expertise in African Studies and Economics will shed light on the pressing issue of racism-aware education at universities and schools.

The Emilie Jäger Lecture is organized by the Faculty of Science’s Equal Opportunities Commission and serves as a platform to discuss issues of equal opportunities and diversity at the University of Bern and in society. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and contribute to the fight against racism.

Make sure to register for free at https://emiliejagerlectureogette.eventbrite.com to secure your spot. 

!!Event in German with simultaneous English translation!!