Encouraging, Supporting Positive Change Parts 1&2 PLUS Life Updates at a Native with African American Heritage

Almost Trailer Extra scene with Manuel Part 1 (Written 3 weeks ago) In 2003, I returned to Germany after over almost three decades away. In the years since, I developed a very bittersweet view of Germany, by actually living and working outside of the sectors, places and professions where “foreigners” are more commonly seen or […]

Debating Whether Systemic Racism & Racist Practices are harmful or not? NO!

I’ve received many requests in the past weeks for comment on Karl May festivals, hobbyism and situations, as well as offers to sit panels debating hobbyism, cultural appropriation and exploitation. These include Bild, Stern and Bayern 2 radioWelt, some of the biggest news and media sources in Germany. I declined them ALL, for exactly the […]

Nice Crowd in Osnabrück for #Documentary Screening “#ForgetWinnetou Loving in the Wrong Way”

We had a nice crowd in Osnabrück for “Forget Winnetou! Loving in the Wrong Way” screening and Q&A. Thanks to everyone who came out, we hope it was a positive learning experience in conjunction with the on-going exhibition on the legacy of Karl May at Felix Nussbaum Haus. Here’s a summary written by Dr. Andreas […]

1st Published in Red Ink Journal, 2 of my poems upcoming in “Neue Rundschau” (Summer 2018)

“The Color of Your Skin” and “Threatened by Beads”, two of my poems first published in Red Ink Journal’s winter 2016 special edition on #NoDAPL, will be translated to German and included in an anthology by S. Fischer Verlage. The volume’s topic is “Geschichte schreiben” (or transl. “Writing History”). I was thankful to receive an invitation […]

Appreciation & Thanks to All, Screening of “Forget Winnetou!” Feb. 11th at Delphi Theater

Sincere thanks to everyone who came out to our theatrical premiere at the Delphi Theater in Berlin on Sunday! I so appreciate each and every one for taking the time on a rather sleepy Sunday, and the support and opportunity to share the experiences and observations entrusted to the project from all our participants. The full […]