...Or just harmless cultural tradition?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/11/amsterdam-s-racist-black-pete-parade-under-fire.html
"The Dutch are refusing to shut down their annual Saint Nicholas parade, which features a minstrel character named Black Pete, claiming the figure is not racist—never mind the Afro.
Imro Ritfeld, a Dutchman of Surinamese descent, has gotten used to hearing the same old jokes whenever the festivities for Saint Nicholas Day approach. His friends tell him, “Hey, your family is arriving in the Netherlands again!”..."
Personally I'd say you gotta pick your battles... There's more serious racism to deal with... Hell, black people prolly do more damage to their own kids pushing the notion of santa clause on them than this "black pete" character could ever do
Thoughts? :smt111