Melina Borčak is a bestselling author, creator and journalist for CNN, ARD, Deutsche Welle and ARTE, among others. Her book Mekka hier, Mekka da is a SPIEGEL bestseller and deals with how language and the media (re)produce anti-Muslim racism. She has been working for over 15 years on topics including genocide, racism, Bosnia and media criticism. Around 100,000 people who appreciate the value of her work follow her on various platforms. She is the founder of the Bridge Burners Academy, where she trains and supports young people to do journalism directly in social media.

As of May 2026