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• Dutch ditch blackface at holiday parade, opt for ‘sooty face’ instead

  The Netherlands' version of the Santa Claus parade will change how it depicts his helper, Black Pete, amid concerns about blackface.

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  Sep 19, 2019
  
• Edmonton bakery issues apology after ‘Black Pete’ Dutch character sparked complaints

  Dutch Delicious issued an apology after fielding concerns about "Black Pete", a Dutch character being represented in the store.

  Consumer

  Dec 10, 2016
  
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• Does tradition trump all? Debate stoked over controversial Dutch character in Edmonton

  A longtime Dutch holiday tradition is stoking debate in Edmonton, after the appearance of a controversial figure at an Edmonton bakery.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2016