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“Zwarte Piet, or 'Black Pete,' is a relic from slavery. It is something that should have long been eliminated, and it's very insulting to black Dutch people. It's shocking to me that it still exists, but I think it's about the lack of knowledge and education regarding the roots of the character in the slave trade.”

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Roger Ross Williams

Roger Ross Williams, born on April 13, 1973, is an accomplished television director from the United States. His works are renowned for their profound social insight and innovative narrative techniques, presenting thought-provoking television programs to the audience. more

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