ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Racism in Germany

Okay, kiddo, let’s talk about racism in Germany. Racism is when people are treated unfairly because of their skin color, religion, or where they come from. It's like a big meanie who doesn't like others just because they are different. This is not right, and we should always try to be kind and respectful to everyone no matter what they look like or where they're from.

In Germany, there have been times when some people were treated unfairly because of their race. A long time ago, during World War II, the Nazi party in Germany put many Jewish people in concentration camps and treated them very badly just because they were Jewish. This was a really bad thing and the whole world looks back on it as one of the worst things that ever happened in history.

Today, there are still some people in Germany (and everywhere else) who are racist. They might not like someone because of the color of their skin, their religion or where they come from, and that’s not fair. But there are many people and organizations in Germany who are working hard to fight against racism and make sure everyone is treated equally.

It’s important to remember that just because someone looks different from you, it doesn’t mean they are any less important or special. We should always treat others with kindness, respect, and love – no matter what they look like or where they are from.