“Niet Getint” / “No Colored”: A Personal Reflection on Racism in the Amsterdam Gay Community (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
<p>In the Netherlands, a country celebrated for its progressive values and acceptance, I have found a home for the past six years. Yet, my journey has been marred by unexpected challenges. As a person of color navigating the gay community, I’ve been confronted with a disheartening reality: racism in the gay community.</p>
<p>While the Netherlands isn’t the first country where I’ve experienced racism, it’s the first where people are so openly proud to tell me why they aren’t interested in me. This racism has recently manifested itself in a particularly stark way on Grindr, a popular dating app within the LGBTQ community. The phrase “no colored” has appeared in messages from various individuals at least 1–2 times per week since I’ve lived here, a blatant reminder of the discrimination that still exists.</p>
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