Racism is still a very current topic, although this fact is often hushed up, especially in Germany. It is very easy to point the finger at others, at politicians or fellow human beings, but actually everyone should start with themselves so that we can finally get rid of the discrimination that is deeply anchored in world history. You can find the audio books on Audible, where you can listen to an audio book for free thanks to a free trial month.
#1: What white people don't want to hear about racism but should know
My personal favorite for questioning your own habits. The audio book is told very honestly and interestingly from the perspective of a black woman in Germany. It becomes clear that racism is not just a problem of the right-wing fringe, but also needs to be urgently combated in everyday life. A must-listen and available for free on Audible here .
#2: The Hate U Give
The second audio book is a novel from the perspective of a black teenage girl in the USA. It tells the story of their encounters with police violence and their fight against discrimination. Listen to The Hate U Give now for free on Audible .
#3: Me and White Supremacy
In this English audio book, the white society is directly addressed to what extent their actions or inaction support the violent system of discrimination. The book is based on an experiment in which people from many different countries took part. You can listen to the results of the experiment for free on Audible here .
#4: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race
This English audio book is an eye-opener for anyone who thinks they already know enough about the problem. The author talks about her experiences with white people denying the problem of racism. You can find the highly recommended audio book for free on Audible .
#5: Against hate
A very intellectual audio book that prepares you for any confrontation with racism, fanaticism, and hostility to democracy by providing you with counterarguments. The very well-rated audio book also explains the origin and extent of hatred. Listen to Against Hate for some food for thought.
#6: Old white men
The feminist author defines the term “old white man” for the first time and talks to several men who fit this image. This gives the listener an insight into the worldview of the most privileged person in today's world. I can recommend this audio book to everyone.
#7: About National Socialism
Although this short book was published in 1945, it is still very relevant and timely. It was written by George Orwell and is seen as an appeal against right-wing populism. Thanks to the short listening time and the possibility of listening to it for free on Audible , everyone has the chance to understand the world a little bit better.
#8: Germany creates me!
The author tells what it is like to be confronted with racism every day in Germany, which has been increasing since the AfD entered the Bundestag. He humorously talks about what it's like to be a German with foreign roots. You can find the book, which has been praised by readers and newspapers , for free on Audible here .
#9: Between the World and Me
This bestselling audio book, which won several awards, explores America's racist history and answers several questions in the form of letters to her son. What is it like to live as a black person in today's society? And how can we free ourselves from it? You can listen to the answers to the questions here on Audible .
#10: Citizen
I have also found a suitable audio book for the poets among you. Using poetry and essays, the author describes the everyday racism and microaggressions that one has to face as a person of color in the 21st century. This audio book on Audible should open the eyes of anyone who thinks racism is no longer a current problem.
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