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‘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 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
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
[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
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
