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Zwarte Piet: The blackface debate
Since Zwarte Piet is around the corner, most of you might actually not be aware of the history and controversy behind this tradition in...
Sinter Klaas has arrived!
Sinterklaas was spotted during midday at the Amsterdamsestraatweg yesterday with his black workers (zwaarte Pieten) handing out pepernoten (mini cinnamon biscuits) to the children.
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