John Leerdam
John Leerdam is a prominent Dutch director and politician, recently appointed as the director of the National Slavery Museum in Amsterdam, which aims to educate the public about the Netherlands' history of slavery. Born in Curaçao to a Surinamese father and a mother from Saint Kitts and Nevis, Leerdam has had a diverse career spanning theater direction, film production, and political service in the Dutch Parliament. His deep engagement with Caribbean and Surinamese history has been a significant factor in his new role at the museum, which is set to open in 2030.
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John Leerdam has been appointed as the director of the new National Slavery Museum in Amsterdam.
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