Hey GumGum,

In celebration of Black History Month in EMEA, the BET ERG invites you to a virtual talk with poet and human rights activist Jerry Afriyie, based in the Netherlands

Agenda:

• An introduction to the movement Nederland Wordt Beter and Kick Out Zwarte Piet

• Black Lives Matter protests/ anti-black racism,

• Discrimination and exclusion based on origin and skin color and our solidarity with other communities.

• Q&A

About Jerry:

Jerry King Luther Afriyie (also known as Kno’Ledge Cesare) is a poet and human rights activist, dedicated primarily to combating racism and discrimination. He is the co-founder of the movement "The Netherlands Will Be Better" (Nederland Wordt Beter). Additionally, Jerry is a co-initiator of the activist group "Kick Out Black Pete" (Kick Out Zwarte Piet) and the Day of Empathy, observed on May 3rd.