Etiket: slavery
DNB apologizes for role in slavery
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) apologized on Friday for its involvement in the Dutch slavery past. DNB president Klaas Knot conveyed this in a speech at the celebration of Keti Koti…
Outrage about slavery statements by local VVD leader: ‘Tried to bring nuance to the discussion’
Party leader Yola Hopmans of the VVD in Rheden is receiving a storm of criticism for statements she made about the Dutch slavery past in the Volkskrant. She said, for…
Slavery monument unveiled: mayor says he regrets the past
The Tilburg mayor Theo Weterings said Friday evening at the unveiling of the first slavery monument in Brabant that he “deeply regrets the slavery past”. He unveiled the monument together…
De Nederlandsche Bank apologizes for slavery history | NOW
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) apologized on Friday at the National Slavery History Memorial for the bank’s contribution to slavery. The apologies come after it was revealed in February that…
Cabinet waits with apologies for slavery
The cabinet has not yet made any apologies for the Dutch slavery past. Proponents had pinned their hopes on this Keti Koti, but despite the increasing social pressure, no apology…
Slavery in Drenthe is closer than you think during the first Keti Koti commemoration in Assen
Because in Drenthe too, slavery is closer than you might think. A number of wealthy Drenthe families also traded in people. “What I have here is a deed of sale.…
Harvard University wants to make up for its role in slavery with $100 million fund
The prestigious American university Harvard announced on Tuesday that it is freeing 100 million dollars (about 94 million euros) to make up for its role in slavery. The money will…
Harvard University wants to make up for its role in slavery with $100 million fund
The prestigious American university Harvard announced on Tuesday that it is freeing 100 million dollars (about 94 million euros) to make up for its role in slavery. The money will…
Harvard invests $100 million in slavery damage recovery fund
The leading American Harvard University is set aside 100 million dollars (about 94 million euros) to help repair the damage caused by slavery and racism, the board announced on Tuesday.…
After apologies for slavery, there should be reparations and steps against institutional racism
Tineke BennemaApril 17, 202208:00 Her name was Jacoba van Annaatje van Aurora van Da Costa. That was her full name in the Paramaribo of 1805 at the time of slavery.…