On Saturday, Dutch King Willem-Alexander made a historic apology for his country's role in the slave trade and asked for forgiveness. This follows Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's apology late last year. The speech was met with cheers and whoops from the crowd, and is seen as a step forward in recognizing the wrongs of the past and taking responsibility for them. The Black Lives Matter movement has raised awareness of the long-term effects of slavery and colonialism, and this apology is hoped to lead to more meaningful conversations about the legacy of slavery and colonialism.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander Apologizes for Country’s Role in Slave Trade, Receives Cheers from Crowd
