Posts Under Berlineska

Las Vegas with Mom: How to Have an Age Appropriate Ball!

Las Vegas with Mom: How to Have an Age Appropriate Ball!

November 17, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

Traditionally speaking, Las Vegas isn’t really known for its family friendly atmosphere but despite the hype, I chose Sin City for my annual birthday trip with my mother. In the … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Fitting The Hooker Mold with Blackness

Black in Berlin: Fitting The Hooker Mold with Blackness

November 10, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

As a black woman living in Europe I have been mistaken for a prostitute more times than I can remember. I apparently fit the mold, and after I complain about … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Germany’s Opinion on the Death Penalty

Black in Berlin: Germany’s Opinion on the Death Penalty

September 29, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

The European Union (EU) considers capital punishment to be the ultimate violation of human rights and basic human dignity. The EU’s position on capital punish is absolute, no crime warrants … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: How One Mistake Can Get You Deported

Black in Berlin: How One Mistake Can Get You Deported

September 22, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

Every foreigner who plans on spending a significant time in Germany has to make at least one trip to the Ausländerbehörde (foreigner’s office). The only thing more frustrating than navigating … Read the rest

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Black in Berlin: Street Art Isn’t Vandalism, Right?

September 15, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

When it comes to street art, Berlin is of two minds. Some regard the abundance of street art as a sign that the city is going to the dogs, its … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Germans Don’t Like Your American Small Talk

Black in Berlin: Germans Don’t Like Your American Small Talk

September 8, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

Small talk is one of the greatest casualties of German efficiency. Germans, in general, are a direct sort, skipping all unnecessary chat and getting right to the point. Diplomacy, banter, … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Why Motherhood May Not Be Worth It In Germany

September 1, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

Angela Merkel is an example of both Germany’s progressive and traditional values. As the Chancellor of Germany since 2005, she recently topped Forbes Magazine‘s list of “The World’s Read the rest

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