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CURB: The Need To Work Toward Racial Justice
In a survey conducted earlier this year, voters cited a “steady but growing need to work toward racial justice.” A spokesperson said, “In a survey conducted earlier this year, voters cited a steady but growing need to work toward racial justice. When asked the question: Is there a need for non- government groups, such as Citizens Uprooting... Read more of this article
Minister: Provide Feedback On Race Relations
The Minister of Labour, Community and Sports Lovitta Foggo continues to encourage the public’s feedback regarding consultation on race relations in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that on November 29, Minister Foggo invited the community to visit an online forum to share their views on how “we can better the... Read more of this article
CURB Supports Race Relations Survey Initiative
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are “pleased to support the Minister’s announcement that the Government is seeking input from the community on race relations through the means of a 4-question survey online.” “All and every effort taken by both government and the community is essential in order to address the... Read more of this article
Consultation On Ideas To Improve Race Relations
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is embarking on a public consultation exercise to see how to best “address race relations in Bermuda,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, with people invited to “share your thoughts as to how we can improve our racial connections in Bermuda.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Vasco Investigating ‘Very Serious Allegations’
[Written by Don Burgess] Following social media reports of “racially offensive remarks and gestures,” Vasco da Gama club has started an investigation into what they said were “very serious allegations,” with the club noting that “there is no place for racism in local football, at the club or in general.” At least... Read more of this article
BPSU: Combatting Racism & Xenophobia
“The BPSU pledges to continue its fight to eradicate racism and xenophobia,” BPSU President Jason Hayward said, adding that the Union is “committed to continuing its advocacy for social and economic development initiatives which removes systemic disparities.” Sen. Hayward said, “Public Services International [PSI] is a... Read more of this article
CURB Release Updated Racial Justice Platform
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] released a newly updated version of their Racial Justice Platform. A spokesperson said, “The Racial Justice Platform has been amended and updated since it was last released in 2017. Legislative changes are necessary, but there is also a moral responsibility to repair past injustice, and both Black and White... Read more of this article
‘Cracking The Codes: System Of Racial Inequity’
Somersfield Academy is getting set to hold a film screening and dialogue event with Dr. Shakti Butler on January 4 at BUEI, with Dr. Butler using the film “Cracking the Codes” and dialogue to “grapple with both the intellectual and emotional complexities of social justice issues.” A spokesperson said, “Filmmaker and Racial... Read more of this article
Race & Resistance Symposium On November 3
Due to an “overwhelming interest in the ‘Race and Resistance: Understanding Bermuda Today’ Symposium, an additional theatre will be available at the College where the proceedings will be live streamed,” the organisers said today. A spokesperson said, “The public is welcome to register and watch the live streaming for the full day,... Read more of this article
‘Race & Resistance’ Symposium On November 3
The Bermuda College and the Human Rights Commission, in partnership with The Oxford Centre for Global History and The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities [TORCH] Race and Resistance Network, will host a one-day symposium on Saturday, November 3 entitled “Race and Resistance: Understanding Bermuda Today”. A spokesperson said, “This collaborative... Read more of this article
University Of Oxford Conference In June 2019
The University of Oxford will be hosting a conference titled ‘Racialisation and Publicness in Africa and the African Diaspora’ from June 27 to June 29 2019. A spokesperson said, “The conference organisers welcome a panel with a focus on Bermuda. The conference organisers are interested in how to approach and analyse racial phenomena in terms... Read more of this article
Video Highlights The Work Of Dr. Eva Hodgson
As part of the 13th annual Dr. Kenneth E. Robinson/Cyril Outerbridge Packwood Memorial Lecture, Method Media and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs released a short film on Dr. Eva Hodgson, the well known educator, author and anti-racism activist. Related Stories Video: Interview With Bishop & Wohlmuth Video: Dr. Ty Douglas Appears... Read more of this article
