Anton de Kom

Anton de Kom

historical figure Suriname

Anton de Kom was a prominent Surinamese activist, writer, and anti-colonial figure, best known for his book 'Wij Slaven van Suriname' (We Slaves of Suriname), which chronicles the history of slavery in Suriname. His legacy continues to inspire discussions on colonialism and racial identity, making him a vital figure in both Surinamese and Dutch history.

Born on Feb 22, 1898 (127 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,157
Power
17$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 1 8.00 0.37% +0% 586,634 2,157 $4,600 17$
Totals 1 586,634 2,157 $4,600 17$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Kolf referenced Anton de Kom in his acceptance speech, highlighting the importance of representation in history education. 8

Daniel Kolf Jan Ernst Matzeliger Anthony Nesty Letitia Vriesde Lieve Hugo
De Ware Tijd: Daniël Kolf wint toneelprijs Theo d’Or – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is known for his work 'Wij slaven van Suriname', which introduced Tessa Leuwsha to the historical figure Boni. 9

Tessa Leuwsha Boni Martin Luther King Malcolm X Muhammad Ali Saidiya Hartman Femke Halsema Ahmed Marcouch
De Ware Tijd: Tessa Leuwsha geeft Boni ontnomen identiteit terug – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom's book is being distributed to libraries and schools in Suriname to honor his legacy. 9

Kevin Headley Carl Haarnack Jerry Egger Chandrikapersad Santokhi
De Ware Tijd: Bibliotheken verrijkt met ‘Wij slaven van Suriname’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is highlighted in the series as a significant figure connected to both Amsterdam and The Hague. 9

Rudy Van Der Beek Nicchelle Buyne Chayenne Del Prado Nikita Krouwel Giani Kasanmonadi Bakita Pietrowicz
De Ware Tijd: Jongeren centraal in zesdelige serie slavernijverleden Den Haag – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is honored as a source of inspiration for the current generation in the context of Surinamese and Dutch history. 9

Raymi Sambo Urmie Plein Rufus Collins Walter Muringen
De Ware Tijd: Sambo brengt met ‘Anton de Kom, mijn vader’ ode aan Surinaamse verzetsheld – de Ware Tijd

Sweden Sweden: Anton de Kom was a Surinamese writer and anti-colonial resistance fighter who was dedicated a window in the canon. 7

Lars Tragardh Frits Van Oostrom Ingrid Van Engelshoven Willem Drees Marga Klompe
Dagens Nyheter: Han tog fram Nederländernas kanon – ville inte spä på rasism

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is a well-known Surinamese writer and human rights activist whose work addresses racism and colonial oppression. 9

Ken Doorson Audry Wajwakana Jomara Roletti Matai Zamuel Gerard Alberga Ann Hermelijn Ruben Cabenda Dhiradj Ramsamoedj Alida Neslo
De Ware Tijd: ‘Anton de Kom is nu echt thuis’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: The exhibition tells the story of Anton de Kom, a Surinamese freedom fighter and writer, from his birth. 9

Gerard Alberga Ann Hermelijn Alida Neslo Ken Doorson Ruben Cabenda Dhiradj Ramsamoedj
De Ware Tijd: Anton de Kom-tentoonstelling feestelijk geopend in Openluchtmuseum Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam – de Ware Tijd

Guyana Guyana: The second session would see Anton de Kom University of Suriname versus University of the West Indies – Cave Hill. 5

Norman Manley
Stabroek News: Annual CCJ International Law Moot could shed light on Guyana’s Local Content Policy

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is the first writer to address the history of Suriname from an anti-colonial perspective. 9

Nel Borsboom Ann Hermelijn Alida Neslo Ken Doorson Ruben Cabenda Dhiradj Ramsamoedj
De Ware Tijd: Permanente expo Anton de Kom in Openluchtmuseum Nieuw-Amsterdam – de Ware Tijd