From the Road

Walk for Peace across the USA

Buddhist monks on pilgrimage from Texas to Washington D. C.

Buddhist monks plan to walk 2,300 miles across the USA over a period of 120 days. On their pilgrimage, they invite people to share moments of reflection and prayer. More here.

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Justice for Anna Mae Aquash?

The indigenous activist was murdered 50 years ago.

Anna Mae Aquash was kidnapped and ultimately executed by members of the American Indian Movement because she was accused to be a FBI informant. The streaming service Hulu shows a documentary series about her story. More here.

Between whitening-cremes and wax prints

Africa’s elites and their gaze toward whiteness

Many African women still bleach their skin to emulate a perceived ideal of beauty and buy Western luxury brands. African postage stamps feature white celebrities. Guest post. More here.

On the road: From Berlin to Spain, part 4

Catalonia: Figueres, the city of Salvador Dalí

I’ve finally reached Spain. I’m making a stopover in Catalonia, in the birthplace and final resting place of the famous painter. And I’m heading to a very special spot on the Costa Brava. More here.

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On the Road

After eight months, I’m back in Europe and driving my ancient VW Polo from Berlin to southern Spain. I’m currently in Barcelona, Catalonia, where I’m spending a week looking after a cuddly black long-haired cat and visiting the animal welfare organization SOS Galgos. The name stands for Save Our Spanish Galgos! These Spanish greyhounds are used for hunting and, at the end of the hunting season in February, are “culled” by hunters and often cruelly killed or abandoned.

SOS Galgos is one of the organizations that cares for these dogs. The cover photo shows two of the founders on their way to a reading session with schoolchildren, where they hope to raise awareness about galgos and animal welfare.

From Barcelona, it’s about a six-hour drive to my actual destination in the province of Almeria and a galgo shelter where I plan to volunteer.