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Photos & Video: “We Take Action Again” Protest

Photos & Video: “We Take Action Again” Protest

[Updated with photos] The “We Take Action” protest is taking place this afternoon [June 3], with people gathering at the Arboretum with plans to march to the U.S. Consulate in Devonshire. You can tune in and watch live below, and view our coverage of the first ‘We Take Action’ march held earlier this week here. The 55-minute live video... Read more of this article

Column: Improving Social Conditions In Bermuda

Column: Improving Social Conditions In Bermuda

[Opinion column written by Elisabeth Kast & Nicola Paugh] The murder of George Floyd triggered widespread outcry in the US, internationally and at home in Bermuda. And it should. While we sit 600 miles across an ocean from the US, the underpinnings of the social and racial injustice which exists in the US are no different in Bermuda. The riots... Read more of this article

Over 35,000 Signatures On BLM/Rizzuto Petition

Over 35,000 Signatures On BLM/Rizzuto Petition

[Updated] The “Bermuda Solidarity with BLM & Rejection of Rizzuto Appointment as US Consul General” online petition has attained over 25,000 signatures in the past two days, with the petition having the stated aim of “letting the world know that our 21 square miles has no more space for racists and we reject Rizzuto.” Screenshot from... Read more of this article

Craig Cannonier On Racism & Discrimination

Craig Cannonier On Racism & Discrimination

“I, and all members of the OBA, condemn all forms of racism and discrimination. It has no place in this world and we stand in solidarity with those who choose to protest against these injustices,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “The events of the past week have been gut-wrenching and painful, revealing another example of... Read more of this article

Premier: ‘Racism Is A Stain On Modern Society’

Premier: ‘Racism Is A Stain On Modern Society’

“In the midst of the global fight against Covid-19, the world has been reminded of an enemy that seems harder to defeat and a battle that has been waged over centuries,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “systemic and institutionalized racism is a stain on modern society.” Speaking at last night’s [June 1] press briefing,... Read more of this article

Column: Build A Movement Of True Solidarity

Column: Build A Movement Of True Solidarity

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The iconic video footage of Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin sitting with his knee placed on the neck of the handcuffed George Floyd for 8 minutes 46 seconds has sparked a global response. The scene is hauntingly surreal. Chauvin sitting, serenely with his knee on the victim’s neck, hand in pocket, with... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: “We Take Action” March

Photos & Videos: “We Take Action” March

“21 square miles, no space for racism,” “Black Lives Matter” and “Reject Rizzuto” were some of the terms chanted as the “We Take Action” protest took place yesterday [June 1], with people gathering outside the U.S. Consulate in Devonshire. The march followed after it was announced that Lee Rizzuto —... Read more of this article

‘We Add Our Voice To The Global Movement’

‘We Add Our Voice To The Global Movement’

The PLP said they “mourn the memory of George Floyd and all those victims of race-based violence” and “add our voice to the global movement calling for justice” and “to the global movement calling for peace.” The PLP tweeted the photo below, saying: “As we mourn the life of a tireless advocate for racial and... Read more of this article

‘CURB Will Work With Mr. Brannon To Help Him’

‘CURB Will Work With Mr. Brannon To Help Him’

Noting that they “strongly condemn the language used by Tony Brannon,” CURB said they plan to work with Mr Brannon to “help him on this journey towards understanding how race and its antecedents have negatively impacted the Black community.” This follows after Mr Brannon, a well known local entertainer, referred to members of... Read more of this article

Commissioner Condemns Brannon’s Comments

Commissioner Condemns Brannon’s Comments

Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley has condemned the recent comments made on social media by Tony Brannon, saying that “we should always have respect for each other.” His comments follow after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government as “cockroaches” on social media on what appeared to two occasions; with his remarks being... Read more of this article

BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] said they “vehemently denounce” the remarks made by local entertainer Tony Brannon, while Mr Brannon has apologized for his remarks and said that he understands he “must work on anti-racism and regain the communities trust.” This comes after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government... Read more of this article

Column: Transformational Journey Of Malcolm X

Column: Transformational Journey Of Malcolm X

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] February 21st was the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, also known as El Hajj Malik El- Shabazz. Two days before his death in 1965, the iconic photographer Gordon Parks interviewed him. Malcolm’s words follow: “Listening to various African leaders awakened me to the dangers of racism. I realized... Read more of this article