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Solstice Earns OUTBermuda Icon Award
Solstice announced that it has been honoured with a distinguished award from OUTBermuda for its exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, a leading mental wellness center dedicated to fostering inclusivity and providing comprehensive mental health services, is proud to announce that it has been honoured... Read more of this article
Column: 10 Ways To Show Support In Pride Week
[Column written by Joshua Samuels] As the week of Bermuda Pride is upon us, I thought I’d share some meaningful ways for straight allies to be involved in Pride events and show up for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer family members. The theme of Pride this year is centered around family, so I asked my LGBTQ+ friends and colleagues... Read more of this article
Ava Chow-Blyden Earns OUTBermuda Bursary
OUTBermuda announced that Ava Chow-Blyden has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 OUTBermuda Bursary and she will be awarded a $10,000 bursary to support her pursuit of a degree in Psychology at Clark Atlanta University. A spokesperson said, “Ava, a passionate advocate for mental health within the Black and LGBTQ+ communities, was chosen... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Renews Support For 2024 Pride
RenaissanceRe renewed its support as a Rainbow Sponsor for Bermuda Pride 2024. A spokesperson said, “RenaissanceRe continues as sponsor of Bermuda Pride with Rainbow Sponsorship for Bermuda Pride 2024. Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community directly benefits from this sponsorship and allyship from Rainbow Sponsors.” Ciara Izuchukwu, Lead Fundraiser... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Appoints Joshua Samuels
Joshua Samuels has been appointed the Executive Director of OUTBermuda. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Samuels as its new full-time Executive Director. Joshua, an openly gay Black Bermudian, brings over 20 years of global nonprofit experience, with a strong focus on advancing equity for marginalized... Read more of this article
Pride Bermuda Thanks Bacardi For Sponsorship
Bacardi Limited continues to be a Rainbow sponsor for Bermuda Pride 2024. Najib Chentouf, Project Manager for Bermuda Pride 2024 shared “When we have buy-in from companies like Bacardi Limited and our Rainbow Sponsors we know we are doing something right. Their support and allyship is instrumental to the success of Bermuda Pride as well as the work... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Continues Pride Sponsorship
Bermuda Pride welcomed Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited as a returning Rainbow Sponsor for Bermuda Pride 2024. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Pride welcomes back Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited as a Rainbow Sponsor for Bermuda Pride 2024; having sponsors return to OUTBermuda and Bermuda Pride reinforces the good work being done to support Bermuda’s LGBTQ+... Read more of this article
Love Is Love Raises $2,200 For OUTBermuda
Love is Love BDA’s brunch event at Bolero Brasserie raised $2,200 for OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 Love is Love BDA hosted their second brunch event at Bolero Brasserie. Thanks to raffle sales and donations the event raised $1700 and a further $500 was raised from twenty percent of... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Relaunches ICON Awards
OUTBermuda reintroduced the OUTBermuda ICON Awards during Pride Month, inviting nominations until July 31, with winners to be revealed at the Gala and ICON Awards on August 30. A spokesperson said, “As the world marks the arrival of Pride Month, OUTBermuda is excited to celebrate the rich history and ongoing fight for equality that Pride represents.... Read more of this article
Special Preview Showing Of ‘Inside OUT 2’
Solstice and OUTBermuda will be hosting a special preview showing of ‘Inside OUT 2’ on Thursday, June 13th. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, Bermuda’s leading mental health wellness center, is thrilled to announce a heartwarming collaboration with OUTBermuda, the island’s prominent LGBTQ+ community charity. Together, they invite families,... Read more of this article
Tiffany Paynter Thanks OUTBermuda
OUTBermuda announced that Executive Director Tiffany Paynter ”will be leaving the organization at the end of the month to pursue her personal passion for yoga and wellness,” with Ms Paynter saying she is “grateful to the Board of Directors for giving me an opportunity to make a positive impact on our community.” Chairperson,... Read more of this article
IDAHBT: “Equality, Freedom And Justice For All”
OUTBermuda is observing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia [IDAHBT] and noted that they are also marking “significant anniversaries that reflect our community’s journey towards liberation.” A spokesperson said, “International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia [IDAHBT], observed... Read more of this article
