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Event Held To Honour Dr. E.F. Gordon
An event commemorated Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday w A spokesperson said, “On March 20th, we marked E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday with an Appreciation Celebration for this National Hero and the many people who collaborated in sustaining the mid-20th Century Movement of ‘ordinary’ people, which provided the foundation for Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday Honoured
Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th birthday was marked yesterday [March 20] with a historical walk and a celebration at Dr. Gordon Memorial Hall. A spokesperson said, “The appreciation celebration marking the 130th birthday of E.F. Gordon on the first day of spring – Thursday, March 20th – appropriately concluded with a packed house at the Dr Gordon... Read more of this article
Lecture: Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy
The National Museum of Bermuda is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30pm via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “Early Bermuda Indigo Resist Textiles: Unraveling Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy will be presented by Lori Lee Triplett, a textile historian and researcher.... Read more of this article
Anti-Slavery Tour & Museum Visit On March 29
The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour will host an Anti-Enslavement tour and museum visit on March 29 in recognition of the UN Remembrance Day and Caricom’s Repair Campaign. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the United Nations International Remembrance day of Enslavement and Transatlantic Enslavement which is held every year on... Read more of this article
‘Appreciation Celebration’ On March 20th
The community is invited to an Appreciation Celebration on March 20th, marking Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th birthday and honoring those who sustained the 1940s Intersectional Transformative Movement. A spokesperson said, “The Community is Invited – on the 130th birthday of Dr E.F. Gordon – to join in the Appreciation Celebration of the many who... Read more of this article
Conference To Mark 75th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda and Naval Dockyards Society have partnered to host a special conference marking the 75th anniversary of the closure of the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This commemorative event will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard. “For over... Read more of this article
ABIC Celebrates Cathy Duffy & Patrick Tannock
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] celebrated Cathy Duffy and Patrick Tannock for their contributions to international business and DEI advocacy at the Hamilton Princess Black History Month Gala on February 21, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] proudly celebrated the achievements... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Paget Primary Black History
Paget Primary School is holding their 7th Annual Black History Museum event, with this year’s honorees including Allison Figureido, Antoine Richards, Chesley Trott, Clermont “Duke” Joell, Dame Marjorie Bean, Dean Furbert, Ellsworth Christopher, Florenz Maxwell, Kalmar Richards, Kingsley Tweed, Reginald “Toby” Dillas, Reid Johansen, Sylvia... Read more of this article
City Seeks Historic Photos Of Fort Hamilton
The City of Hamilton is seeking old photos, illustrations, and personal stories from the public to help uncover Fort Hamilton’s history and enhance future visitor displays as part of ongoing renovation efforts. A spokesperson said, “As renovation and improvement efforts continue at Fort Hamilton, the City of Hamilton is calling on the public... Read more of this article
Photos: CedarBridge Explores Heritage Trail
CedarBridge Academy recently partnered with Titan Tours and the Bermuda National Trust, in a collaborative initiative with CURB, and sponsorship provided by Clarien Bank to facilitate the African Diaspora Heritage trail tour during Black History month, and visited various historical sites of enslavement, sharing insightful stories of resistance and... Read more of this article
Paget Primary To Host Black History Museum
Paget Primary School will host their 7th Annual Black History Museum event later this month. This year’s honorees include Allison Figureido, Antoine Richards, Chesley Trott, Clermont “Duke” Joell, Dame Marjorie Bean, Dean Furbert, Ellsworth Christopher, Florenz Maxwell, Kalmar Richards, Kingsley Tweed, Reginald “Toby” Dillas,... Read more of this article
“It All Comes Down To Love’ On Friday
Under the theme “It All Comes Down to Love,” a free celebration at the Bermuda College Student Centre on Friday [Feb 21], will honour two significant milestones: the 190th anniversary of the liberation of enslaved individuals from The Enterprise and the enduring legacy of Malcolm X. An Imagine Bermuda spokesperson said, “Under the theme... Read more of this article
