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Second Annual Family Fun Fest Held
The second annual Family Fun Fest, marking the Success of the Theatre Boycott, took place on Saturday [July 1] on the grounds of the City Hall – Freedom Square. Glenn Fubler said, “The first hour, which focused on fostering families to flourish, began at 4 pm with some youngsters taking advantage of a fun castle donated by a business stakeholder,... Read more of this article
Family Fun Fest To Be Held On July 1
A number of community stakeholders have come together to stage the second-annual Family Fun Fest on the grounds of City Hall tomorrow [July 1], with the event set to honour the success of the Theatre Boycott. Glenn Fubler said, “Community stakeholders – listed below – have come together to stage the second-annual Family Fun Fest, at the... Read more of this article
Anniversary Of Start Of 1959 Theatre Boycott
A group gathered to mark the anniversary of the start of the Theatre Boycott, which started back on June 15, 1959. A spokesperson said, “On this anniversary of the start of Theatre Boycott – June 15, 1959 – it is noteworthy that this iconic action was one example – over numerous decades – of expressions of a core belief shared... Read more of this article
Rev Kingsley Tweed To Speak On Theatre Boycott
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, December 10th at 7 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church’s Centennial Hall, the legendary Rev. Dr. Kingsley Tweed will share his memories of the famous 1959 Theatre Boycott organized by the secretive “Progressive Group.” Exiled for over 41 years, historians would often mention his name, but were unaware of how to... Read more of this article
Awards To Be Given At ‘Family Fun Fest’
The ‘July 2gather Family Fun Fest’ will be held at City Hall tomorrow [July 2], with awards to be presented to those who are “engaging in restoring community in atypical ways” A spokesperson said, “The focus of the ‘July 2gather Family Fun Fest’ at City Hall this Saturday is enjoyment. This is reflected in the three hosts for that... Read more of this article
‘Family Fun Fest’ To Be Held This Saturday
A ‘Family Fun Fest’ to mark the anniversary of the 1959 Theatre Boycott will be held on Saturday [July 2] at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “This weekend’s rain has begun to renew vegetation, after a period of drought. This exemplifies the capacity of living systems to recreate, following challenging circumstances. “This is a reminder... Read more of this article
Column: Anniversary Of 1959 Theatre Boycott
[Column written by Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda] 15th June 2022 is the 63rd anniversary of the Bermuda Theatre Boycott, and through the courage of a group of young people calling themselves The Progressive Group, all theatres were forced to close due to the boycott protests and lack of revenue. As a result of this extraordinary grassroot activism,... Read more of this article
Premiere Screening Of Broadcasting Black
The premiere screening of Broadcasting Black — a locally produced film about the contribution of black media to the success of the 1959 Theatre Boycott – will take place later today. A government spokesperson said, “Later today, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo will participate in the premiere screening... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Theatre Boycott Celebration
[Updated with photos] An Appreciation Celebration to mark the anniversary of the 1959 Theatre Boycott is being held today [July 2] at City Hall and you can watch the video below. A spokesperson previously said, “On Thursday, July 2nd from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, there will be an Appreciation Celebration at City Hall marking the anniversary of the success... Read more of this article
Theatre Boycott Appreciation Celebration
An ‘Appreciation Celebration’ to mark the anniversary of the 1959 Theatre Boycott will be held tomorrow [July 2] at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 2nd from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, there will be an Appreciation Celebration at City Hall marking the anniversary of the success of the Theatre Boycott. That two-week peaceful campaign,... Read more of this article
Groups Call For Renaming To ‘Freedom Square’
Campaigners across the island are calling for the Corporation of Hamilton to rename the campus of City Hall to ‘Freedom Square’ in order to “honour the people who took part in the 1959 Theatre Boycott.” Glenn Fubler of Imagine Bermuda said, “Imagine Bermuda, a community group, and Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda have... Read more of this article
60th Anniversary Theatre Boycott Quiz Winner
On July 18th, there was a presentation made to the winner of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott Quiz at the One Communication’s Church Street outlet, which is very near the site where crowds gathered peacefully during that transformative chapter, 60 years ago. Speaker Dennis Lister, Helene Stephenson, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Glenn Fubler,... Read more of this article
Event To Celebrate Theatre Boycott Anniversary
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the 1959 Theatre Boycott, an event titled ‘Turned On Tuesday’ will be held tomorrow [July 2], with people called to “drive or ride on Tuesday, July 2nd with lights, celebrating the success of the boycott.” A spokesperson said, “We the undersigned wish to express our commitment to fostering... Read more of this article
Photos: 60th Anniversary Of Theatre Boycott
[Written by Glenn Fubler] On Friday, June 14th – Freedom Friday – a diverse gathering of 150 or so, took place in City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre, for sixty minutes, in Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott. The appropriateness of the venue was noted, as it’s only ‘yards’ away from ‘ground zero’ during June 1959. The... Read more of this article
Theatre Boycott 60th Anniversary Celebration
[Written by Glenn Fubler] ‘Freedom Friday’, will be the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott on Friday, June 14th – a kick-off for ‘Heroes’ Weekend’. Dwayne Caines, Lynne Winfield, Renee Falcon [VP of the Bermuda Nurses Association], Bishop Nick Dill, myself and Collin Simmons of the BIU Emphasising ‘celebration’,... Read more of this article
Theatre Boycott Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The Theatre Boycott is getting set to celebrate its 60th anniversary with the theme of ‘Busy Being Born.” A spokesperson said, “On this first day of spring, we gather here at the Human Rights Commission, to launch a campaign promoting Civic Engagement – ordinary people taking action to positively impact our society. During the... Read more of this article
