Next week I will participate in a gathering hosted by OCAN, focused on diversity, inclusivity and the positioning of people of African descent in Den Haag. My presentation will offer a discussion on the role of (racist) stereotypes in determining who can belong to a city and will also investigate how the distinction between "expats" and … Continue reading EVENT: Hart voor een inclusief Den Haag
Author: bellaberri
The Devil is in the Details: ERIF captures Sinterklaas’ ongoing identity crisis in our new brand and product report
Introduction The European Race and Imagery Foundation’s (ERIF) annual Brand & Product report charts the evolution and relevance of the (Zwarte) Piet character, alongside the development of discussions on race, racism and inclusion, specific to the Netherlands. The project began in 2015, when ERIF launched the study in order to advise concerned parents which products … Continue reading The Devil is in the Details: ERIF captures Sinterklaas’ ongoing identity crisis in our new brand and product report
Check out my new article for gal-dem
Hey folks! A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of writing for one of my favourite editorials: gal-dem! As many of you know, I'm British and have been based in the Netherlands for several years. Never one to shy away from critical analysis of any given socio-political situation, I've been keeping a close … Continue reading Check out my new article for gal-dem
“Are you his nanny?”
Someone asked me if I was my son’s nanny today. We were at our local Little Gym and were being signed in. I said “I’m here with Julian”, and she replied “Are you his nanny?” It was heartbreaking and humiliating. The only other black person in the room (also a mother to a mixed son) … Continue reading “Are you his nanny?”
Jules & his neighbours
It's been a while since I published a proper blog post. There's been a number reasons for this, the main one being becoming a mummy last summer! Settling into motherhood has been a wonderful experience and I'm learning everyday, but it's also meant a complete reorganisation of my life and priorities. Still, going out and … Continue reading Jules & his neighbours
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