As the Sinterklaas celebration kicks off with ‘roetveegpieten’ for the sixth year, the group Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) is taking action in 23 locations across the Netherlands. KOZP leader Jerry Afriyie emphasizes that simply modifying the appearance of ‘Piet’ to ‘Zwarte Piet Light’ fails to address underlying racism. While some municipalities adopt the roetveeg model, others continue with traditional blackface characters. KOZP’s ongoing advocacy aims to transform these festivities into more inclusive celebrations, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards race and representation.