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Declaration Commemorates Emancipation
A number of people have come together to issue a declaration commemorating the 190th anniversary of the 1834 Emancipation Act. A spokesperson said, “On July 29, 2024, we, the undersigned – personally or on behalf of organizations – join in this declaration regarding a most significant milestone for Bermuda and other jurisdictions. On August... Read more of this article
Prospect Primary Marks Black History Month
Prospect Primary celebrated Black History Month with a ‘Living History Museum,’ with visitors learning of a number of notable figures. Government House posted the images below and said, “Prospect Primary celebrated Black History Month with their first Living History Museum since Covid. Students and staff highlighted the impactful... Read more of this article
Sixty Students Reflect On “Capacity For Agency”
Sixty middle school students gathered at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall at on March 2 to reflect on “the capacity for agency.” A spokesperson said, “Sixty middle school students gathered at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall at 1.30pm on Thursday, March 2. The date marked the anniversary of a spontaneous action by a 15-year-old... Read more of this article
Anti-Slavery Tour & Museum Visit On March 19
The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour is holding an Anti-Slavery tour and visiting the National Museum of Bermuda on Sunday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of The United Nations, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade which is held every year on March 25th, the African... Read more of this article
Free Presentations For Black History Month
A series of free presentations and events are on offer as part of Black History Month. This year’s theme is “Embracing your Culture, Heritage and your Future.” A morning workout will be held at Dudley Eve Park on the corner of Court Street and Dundonald Street on Sunday [February 12] at 8 am with trainer Alvina Brangman. A presentation about the... Read more of this article
CURB: New ‘Black History In Bermuda Timeline’
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] announced the re-publication of its pioneering book, ‘Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries’. A spokesperson said, “Having initially published 1,000 copies in October 2020, every single copy was purchased and the demand from Bermudians and Residents for this vital record has remained... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Black Nurses Exhibit At BSOA
Two Emancipation Commemoration exhibits were on display at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA], including “Pioneers Who Persevered: Black Nurses in a Segregated Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Emancipation Commemoration continues with two exhibits at the Bermuda Society of Arts. “Our special exhibit,... Read more of this article
‘Remembering The Enterprise’ Event Postponed
The Department of Culture’s ‘Remembering the Enterprise’ event has been postponed until February 25 due to inclement weather. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is advising that the ‘Remembering the Enterprise’ commemoration event, which was due to take place tomorrow [Feb 11] at Barr’s Bay... Read more of this article
Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition
Conyers is inviting all local middle and senior school students, grades 8-12, to submit an essay of 1,500 words discussing “Why it is important to recognise Black History Month in Bermuda?” – with the winner to earn a $1,000 prize. A spokesperson said, “Conyers announces its annual Black History Month essay competition. The firm invites... Read more of this article
BNT Uses Virtual Programmes To Teach Online
As the Covid-19 pandemic required students to undertake online learning from home, a partnership between the Department of Education and the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] utilized Zoom lessons and interactions with historical figures to to help children continue their educational pursuits. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the Department... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton To Honour George Burt
The City of Hamilton will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of City Hall tomorrow [Feb 11], with the original tools used by George L. Burt, who laid the cornerstone of the building, to be on display. “The cornerstone is the very first stone laid for a building. It is usually in the northeast corner but there was too much building material... Read more of this article
Spaces Available For Two Free Theatrical Shows
“Spaces are available for the final two open-air theatrical performances chronicling the story of enslaved Bermuda heroine Sally Bassett this month,” the BTA said today. “The free evening events, held on Front Street’s Cabinet Office lawn, are generating positive reviews from audiences since being launched as part of a new fall cultural... Read more of this article
