July 1, 2023 7:34 PM

Dutch King Willem Alexander apologizes for his country's historic involvement in slavery and its ongoing repercussions

Dutch King Willem Alexander has apologized for his country's historic involvement in slavery and its ongoing repercussions.   The Netherlands on 1st July 2023, Saturday begins an official event to mark 150 years since the end of slavery in Dutch colonies. The king issued his apology during a speech marking the event.  Thousands of descendants from the former Dutch colony of Suriname and the Dutch overseas territories of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are attending celebrations in ...