Heather Beasley Doyle

Heather Beasley Doyle is a freelance journalist based in The Netherlands, where she has lived since 2008. She has contributed to a variety of English-language publications, including Al Jazeera America.

Activism November 21, 2014

When It Comes to Race, the Famous Dutch ‘Tolerance’ Runs Out

Hundreds of white Dutch dress up in blackface to celebrate the nation’s treasured “Sinterklaas” holiday. A growing movement says it’s time for that to change—but many Dutch don’t want to hear it.

Heather Beasley Doyle

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Heather Beasley Doyle

Activism November 21, 2014

When It Comes to Race, the Famous Dutch ‘Tolerance’ Runs Out

Hundreds of white Dutch dress up in blackface to celebrate the nation’s treasured “Sinterklaas” holiday. A growing movement says it’s time for that to change—but many Dutch don’t want to hear it.

Heather Beasley Doyle