The Stream - A holiday tradition of blackface

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On The Stream: The debate surrounding the Dutch custom of 'Zwarte Piet'.

Thumbnail: A man dressed as Sinterklaas (Saint Nicolas) and his Zwarten Pieten (Black Piets) helpers arrive in a boat during the traditional move-in 'Intocht Sinterklaas' event in Groningen, Netherlands. (EPA/CATRINUS VAN DER VEEN)