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‘Black Pete,’ better known as Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands, is a historical holiday tradition that dates back to the 19 th century. This tradition is prominent in the Netherlands and celebrates Saint Nicholas’ helper, a black man nicknamed ‘Black Pete.’ This event is often celebrated through the use of costumes and parades where citizens dress up in black face and Afro wigs. With the cancellation of numerous parades in the Netherlands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event is not taking place this year. According to Aljazeera, many have hope that social change has reached the Netherlands. After years of protests and the creation of anti-Black Pete organizations, many believe the issue of racism in the Netherlands has been acknowledged. Hollands Prime Minister Mark Rutte has recognized the systemic racism in his country but has not taken a stand against it. He has defended the ‘Black Pete’ tradition and has dressed in blackface according to

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