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August 2016
Tour Caribbean war heroes (in Dutch)
Dat de Tweede Wereldoorlog mede dankzij de moed van Caribische Nederlanders is beslecht, blijkt uit steeds meer onderzoek. Wist je dat een belangrijk deel van deze geschiedenis zich afspeelde in Den Haag? Anton de Kom, George Maduro, Boy Ecury, en het gezin Nods (Sonny Boy en zijn ouders) woonden in Den Haag en redden er levens door hun inzet in de strijdkrachten, het verzet en als onderduikadres. Wandel je mee langs locaties die hun leven tekenden? De wandeling eindigt met een…
Find out more »September 2016
Book Exchange Drinks
You like to read. In fact, you love it. It's just that you get caught up with life as it is and before you know it, you find yourself reading the books you want only during holidays. Or perhaps you do read on a regular basis. Whatever relationship you have with your books, in collaboration with Wieke Vink we will organize a get-together evening to meet, chat, eat, drink and exchange thoughts and/ or books. Register here.
Find out more »October 2016
Praat Nederlands Met Me
Praat Nederlands Met Me - Talk Dutch To Me The purpose of this event (as part of Black Achievement Month) is establishing connections. Singer and peace negotiator Kenny B, amongst others, will demonstrate the importance of communication as the determinant factor of connecting to others within society. How can this be achieved you might ask? Expect art, music, film and food. You can explore that and more on October 1st. For more information about the event, click here. flyer-kenny-b-raisin
Find out more »April 2017
Haags-Caribische Oorlogshelden
Pasado Presente presents: Werken aan vrijheid toen en nu: Oorlogen én solidariteit reiken vaak over vele grenzen heen. Zo hebben Caribische Nederlanders een belangrijke rol gespeeld in het beslechten van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, onder meer in Den Haag. De Caribische heldenwandeling verhaalt hoe zij levens redden door hun inzet in de strijdkrachten, het verzet en als onderduikadres. De wandeling eindigt op de plek waar Anton de Kom, George Maduro, Boy Ecury en Waldemar Nods (Sonny Boy’s vader) gevangen hebben gezeten.…
Find out more »April 2019
Docu: The Uprising
Musician and activist Pravini Baboeram presents "The Uprising", a documentary that tells the story of resistance against racism in Europe through music. With comments and experiences from academics and activists, the Hindustani singer-songwriter offers a decolonial perspective on the anti-racism movement in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and France. After the screening of the film there is a Q&A with Baboeram. Then guest speakers Jerry Afriyie, Sameha Bouhalhoul and Kevin Roberson share their perspective on the role of artists in…
Find out more »June 2019
Night of the refugee walk
During the weekend of Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 June, thousands of participants are running a 40 km long sponsored run for emergency aid for refugees in the middle of the night. The Night of the Refugee starts simultaneously from 5 locations in the country. There is a route from Rotterdam> The Hague, from Nijmegen> Arnhem, from Utrecht> Amersfoort, from Amsterdam> Haarlem and from Camp Westerbork> Groningen. A tough and unforgettable experience. The walk starts at midnight sharp. On Saturday…
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