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OUTBermuda ‘Grateful For All The Support’
After being recognized in the annual Best of Bermuda awards as as the best Charity/Community Service, OUTBermuda said they are “inspired and motivated by the community in which we operate and we are incredibly grateful for all the support that we receive and honoured to be recognised.” OUTBermuda – who recently successfully challenged... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: ‘Our Lawsuit Has One Aim’
Following the closing arguments in the legal challenge to the Domestic Partnership Act in the Supreme Court, OUTBermuda extended their thanks to Maryellen Jackson, Sylvia Hayward Harris, Dr. Gordon Campbell, Chai T, Wesley Methodist Church, Julia and Judith Aidoo-Saltus, Douglas NeJaime, Carnival Corporation and lawyer Rod Attride-Stirling. The case... Read more of this article
Book Reading With Darnell Moore On May 23
OUTBermuda, in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, will be hosting a book reading with Darnell Moore on Wednesday, May 23 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Darnell is no stranger to Bermuda, having been invited to speak on island in June 2014. We are excited to welcome him back to share with us about his soon to be released book... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Advocate Speaks With HRC
The US-based Human Rights Campaign recently interviewed OUTBermuda Board of Directors Deputy Chairperson Zakiya Johnson Lord about their campaign. In the interview Zakiya Johnson Lord said, “OUTBermuda began because many LGBTQ Bermudians–myself included–who were partnered with non-Bermudians experienced discrimination. We wanted to highlight... Read more of this article
Video: CNN Interview Zakiya Johnson Lord
OUTBermuda’s Zakiya Johnson Lord recently appeared on the CNN programme ‘Quest Means Business’, discussing the organisation’s lawsuit challenging the Domestic Partnership Act. OUTBermuda and Maryellen Jackson filed legal action in the Bermuda Supreme Court seeking an order declaring that provisions that “have the effect of... Read more of this article
Carnival Supporting New SSM Legal Action
OUTBermuda and Maryellen Jackson have filed legal action in the Bermuda Supreme Court seeking an order declaring that provisions that “have the effect of revoking same-sex marriage” are in contravention of the Bermuda Constitution, with the local legal action — which marks the second filed about the matter — being supported... Read more of this article
‘Continue To Support The LGBTQ Community’
Both the Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda and OUTBermuda groups have responded to the Governor giving assent to the Domestic Partnership Act, which paves the way for the legislation to replace same sex marriages with domestic partnerships to take effect. The Rainbow Alliance said they stand firm in their belief that all citizens of Bermuda, visitors,... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Group “Disappointed” By Decision
OUTBermuda said they are “disappointed with the Government’s decision to roll back rights extended to same-sex couples,” and explained that they “engaged constructively with the Government in response to its consultation on Domestic Partnerships, recognizing that there was a risk of an even worse outcome if Junior Minister Furbert... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Seeks Feedback On Bill
OUTBermuda is asking for the public’s feedback on the Domestic Partnership Bill, saying that they will be at the Hamilton Princess this coming Sunday and Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and also welcome anyone to email feedback to outbermuda@gmail.com. A spokesperson said, “The Government has published a draft Domestic Partnership Bill,... Read more of this article
“What We View As An Unfortunate Proposal”
Following the tabling of the Bermuda Immigration [No. 2] Act 2017 in the House of Assembly, OUTBermuda wrote to the Minister saying they “would like to register our objection to what we view as an unfortunate proposal that will erode human rights protections to the detriment of everyone in Bermuda.” Bill Tabled In House In the House on Friday,... Read more of this article
Photos: OUTBermuda Fun Day At Tobacco Bay
OUTBermuda hosted a family fun day on Saturday [Aug 26] at Tobacco Bay with a host of beach equipment for attendees to enjoy including water volleyball, a pool table and non-motorized water-sports. A spokesperson previously said, “OUTBermuda is an organization that was created to provide support for relationships and family. Families come in all... Read more of this article
Support Groups For LGBTQ People & Families
OUTBermuda shared details of support groups available for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer people and their families, with the next meeting set to take place this coming Thursday [Aug 17] from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is excited to share details of family support groups that are available for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Family Fun Day On August 26
OUTBermuda is getting set to host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 26 from 11.00am to 7.00pm at Tobacco Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “There is an African proverb that says, ‘A family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break.’ “OUTBermuda is an organization that was created to provide support for relationships and... Read more of this article
Reading & Discussion With Nicole Dennis-Benn
OUTBermuda is co-hosting a book reading and discussion with the Bermuda National Library and the Friends of the Bermuda Library on Wednesday, April 12th, with the event to feature Nicole Dennis- Benn. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is proud to partner with the Bermuda National Library and Friends of the Bermuda Library, to welcome author and lecturer,... Read more of this article
Conversation About LGBTQ Issues In Bermuda
OUTBermuda has shared the results of their efforts to engage the community at large in a conversation around LGBTQ issues in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As a new charity, the goal of embarking on a community engagement initiative was to give stakeholders the ability to influence our organization’s future. “A platform was offered for individuals... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Thankful For ‘Diverse Support’
OUTBermuda hosted its first ever ‘In Good Company’ community outreach event, a forum designed to bring together the LGBTQ community, their allies and loved ones for a day of community building, dialogue and planning. The organisation said, “As a new charity, OUTBermuda’s goal was to give stakeholders the ability to influence the organization’s... Read more of this article
