Dutch Slavery Past with Vayhista Miskin

On 1 July 2023 the abolition of Dutch slavery past was commemorated with a ceremony at the Oosterpark in Amsterdam.

King Willem-Alexander was in attendance and he gave a speech in which he apologized on behalf of the Dutch state and the royal family for their role in slavery.

Commemorative activities are scheduled to take place all year round. 

The Southeast district is also specially connected with slavery past owing to its diversity as well as the large number of residents of slavery descent. Hence, this event resonates very well with its people.

Vayhista is of Suriname origin and ancestry. She therefore can relate very well to this subject-matter. Also, her portfolio responsibility for diversity and anti-discrimination places her squarely in charge of slavery past-related matters. She is the guest on this show.