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Slavery Abolition

‘Today I ask for forgiveness’

Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander  issued a historic royal apology on Saturday, July 1 for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected. In December 2022, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte already officially apologised on behalf of the government. Since 2020 when the Black Lives Matter movement…
bubmag
July 1, 2023
Slavery Abolition

Dutch king makes historic apology for slavery

Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander (right) and Queen Maxima lay a wreath during the National Remembrance Day of Slavery in The Oosterpark, Amsterdam on July 1, 2023. — AFP pic Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our Telegram channel and browser alerts for the latest news you need to know. Saturday, 01…
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July 1, 2023
Slavery Abolition

Quest for California reparations enters crucial new phase

California’s reparations task force has officially released its final report and given its plan to the state Legislature for consideration. The task force includes a mix of scholars, activists and elected officials. Their report, released Thursday, outlines recommendations for ways to compensate African Americans who live in California and can…
bubmag
July 1, 2023