racism

August 24, 20220 Comments

Anti-(East)Asian racism during the Amsterdam Canal Pride 2022: White man from organisation yells “Ni-Hao” to the first pan-Asian boat

During the Amsterdam Canal Pride Parade 2022, a pan Asian boat named 'Phoenix Rising' made a first time appearance. Before the parade even began it became painfully clear why this was a neccesity.

June 21, 20220 Comments

LIDL UPDATES RACIST PRAWN CRACKER PACKAGING

In May of 2022, the supermarket Lidl followed through on an agreement that they would change the packaging for their prawn crackers. These products displayed stigmatising illustrations ranging from cone hats to Fu Manchu moustaches and because of this, Asian Raisins contacted the company. In this

October 29, 20210 Comments

Column: Roots

Imagine being such a native tree species; your roots sit in a tropical climate where you feel safe in the heat of the sun. And then, one day you’re being dug out and replanted in Europe with its much cooler climate. The chilly breeze makes your

October 13, 20210 Comments

A Stain on a White Wall

Dennis Huang offers his perspective about the tumult in regards to conversations about racism as the only person of color within a white group of friends. Dive deeper into his thought process right here!

September 15, 20210 Comments

Volunteers in the spotlight: Ilgin Emek

Every few weeks we like to put one of our amazing volunteers in the spotlight. By doing this we all get to know each other a bit better. Because you might have been wondering who all the people are that are working on the stories and

May 26, 20210 Comments

Kelly’s Story

FOTO MET DANK AAN KELLY EN TESSELY. Oftentimes we imagine the Netherlands as a tolerant and welcoming place. Even if we have our own issues with racism and discrimination, violence is out of the question. Nonetheless, the reality of racial discrimination can be disheartening and deeply