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The Brandenbleiber – stronger than hate | “The fire brigade is my safe space” – Home despite racism

Prize-winner 2024
CIVIS AUDIO AWARD – Short Programmes

Author:	Hannah Weber
Editorial:	Sophie Goldau, Felix Leitmeyer, Jannis Byell, Aljoscha Huber, Pauline Pieper, Viviane Menges, Hari Sas, Neela Richter

O-ton sound collage, electronic media school gGmbH

Content
The question of his origins has been with Jeremy, 18, from Fürstenwalde his whole life. As a child, he had glass bottles thrown at him or was kicked off his bike because of his skin colour. Teachers and social workers belittled such incidents. Jeremy’s safe space is the volunteer fire brigade and his comrades there: It’s where empathy and solidarity count – one reason why he is a “Brandenbleiber” – somebody remaining in Brandenburg anyway.

Excerpt from the jury’s statement
“Powerful and instructive sound bites edited in a user-friendly way. It has pace but is never fleeting. The protagonist provides an encouraging example of how to deal with marginalisation without denying painful experiences.”