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City Launches Black History Month Video Series
In recognition of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton has created a series of educational videos highlighting sites in the City that “are significant to the legacy of Black Bermudians and the building of our City.” The inaugural episode of the series focuses on Barr’s Bay Park, highlighting the landing of the American brig Enterprise... Read more of this article
CURB Statement On Black History Month
Noting that many nations and people celebrate Black History Month in February. CURB’s Central Council said they “deeply respects and appreciate those efforts and offer its resources to any individual or group who wishes to enhance their recognition of Black Bermudian History.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s closest geographic neighbours... Read more of this article
‘Unchained On The Rock’ Launches Offerings
Liana Nanang and Ajala Omodele have launched ‘Unchained on the Rock,’ a new initiative that “chronicles narratives of Black liberation” and offers “talks, tours, workshops, and educational curriculum consulting.” A spokesperson said, “Unchained on the Rock, a Bermuda-based initiative that chronicles narratives... Read more of this article
Front Row Soccer Features Randy Horton
Front Row Soccer has featured a story about Randy Horton, calling him “Cosmos’ first scoring sensation.” The Front Row Soccer story says, “At first glance, he looked like one mean, intimidating dude. Randy Horton was all of 6-2 and 200 lbs. Add an Afro and a nice full-face beard and the native Bermudan certainly looked like someone... Read more of this article
Portuguese History Film To Screen On Dec 29
Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary film, FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda taking place at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Thursday, December 29. A spokesperson said, “Method Media Bermuda is proud to bring FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda back to Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute for the 5th and 6th screenings.... Read more of this article
New Southampton Architectural Heritage Book
The Bermuda National Trust is launching ‘Southampton,’ the tenth and last in its Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage series. A spokesperson said, “The series, begun in 1995, covers every parish and the City of Hamilton. It highlights the architecture of the most interesting buildings on the island and the people who built, lived and... Read more of this article
Bermudian Author Delivers Lecture At Harvard
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a presentation on the history of enslaved Native Americans in Bermuda at Harvard University. Mr Tucker, known as “Brinky”, was invited to attend the Wampum Renewal Ceremony, Honouring Indigenous People Who Were Enslaved at Harvard University, by the Harvard Alumni Association. Tribe... 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
Bermuda Veterans Remembered In Films
Bermuda’s war veterans are being remembered in three films screened at the Bermuda National Library in Hamilton throughout this month. The Lest We Forget, Celebrating Our Veterans In Film programme includes In The Hour Of Victory, The Massachusetts 54th Coloured Infantry and Bermuda’s Defence Heritage by the National Museum of Bermuda. They are... Read more of this article
Patron Pays For Hog Penny Mug 52 Years Later
The Hog Penny Restaurant & Pub recently received an apology and $10 payment from a “prior pub patron” from Arizona in return for a mug that he apparently took 50 years ago, with Hog Penny saying the apology was “fully accepted.” The message accompanying the $10 said, “Please accept this $10.00 as payment for a Hog Penny... Read more of this article
Collected Essays On Bermuda’s History Book
The new, enlarged edition of Collected Essays on Bermuda’s History by Jonathan Land Evans is now available. Mr Evans explained, “The new, enlarged [and now with pictorial cover] edition of my Collected Essays on Bermuda’s History: a diverse compilation of scholarly research papers and journalism, which comprises a selection of 46 essays... Read more of this article
Pop-Up Station At Library To Scan Old Photos
In effort to collect historic family photographs, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will have a pop-up Bermuda Family Scrapbook station at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Starting this Friday and every Friday for the next six weeks, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, NMB curatorial staff will be on site at the Library to assist... Read more of this article
Aberdeen Live Features Eversley ‘Bo’ Lewis
Aberdeen Live has featured Bermudian Eversley ‘Bo’ Lewis, who traveled to Scotland in 1960. The Aberdeen Live website said, “Eversley ‘Bo’ Lewis travelled from Bermuda to the north-east of Scotland in 1960, becoming the first ever pro player from the country. Armando Mascarenhas arrived from India a year earlier. “Mike McArthur... Read more of this article
ZFB Radio Marks 60 Years Of Broadcasting
ZFB Radio recently celebrated its diamond jubilee, having started broadcasting back on August 30, 1962. A spokesperson said, “ZFB Radio recently celebrated its diamond jubilee, as the radio station began operations 60 years ago. “The story of ZFB radio began at 6.00am on Monday, August 30th, 1962, in a small cottage on Berkeley Road across from... 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
Minister Visits Smith’s Island Archaeology Site
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets recently visited Smith’s Island in St George’s where archaeological and historical research is being conducted A Government spokesperson said, “Ongoing archaeological and historical research into Bermuda’s history on Smith’s Island is being conducted Dr. Michael Jarvis and archaeology... Read more of this article
