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Video: Dr Hardy On Racial Trauma Dynamics
The dynamics of racial trauma on the lives of young people was the topic of a meeting this evening [Feb 22] at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Hall in Hamilton, with an international expert providing a presentation. Dr. Kenneth Hardy visited the island at the request of Family Centre to “provide training to social service providers on the... Read more of this article
CURB Release 2016 Racial Justice Platform
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] released their 2016 Racial Justice Platform which they said contains 27 proposals “for bringing about racial justice in our community.” “This document is the result of multiple meetings, discussions and outreach and the represents the consensus of the CURB Central Council,” the organisation... Read more of this article
Racial Dynamics In Bermuda In The 21st Century
A new report — “Racial Dynamics in Bermuda in the 21st Century: Progress and Challenges” — has been released, with the report one of several outcomes of the Aspen-Bermuda Partnership on Racial Equity, a collaboration between more than 60 individuals representing Bermuda’s community and researchers from the Aspen Institute Roundtable... Read more of this article
CURB: Use Of 315F “Excessive & Unreasonable”
Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] said it was “with regret” they heard the police announce that over Halloween they will be using Section 315F of the Criminal Code, as it is both “excessive and unreasonable” and “one of the unintended consequences of Section 315F is direct and indirect racial profiling.” Yesterday... Read more of this article
Stoplisted Speaker: Special Interests “Conspired”
[Updated] A video which appears to have been posted online by Ayo Kimathi claims that “special interest groups, particularly the promosexuals and homosexuals have conspired” resulting in him being “banned from a black country.” Following his speech in Bermuda, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said the comments by Mr. Kimathi... Read more of this article
Minister: Kimathi Placed On Bermuda Stop List
The comments by Ayo Kimathi about homosexuality and interracial partnerships are “entirely offensive and propagate hatred,” and he has been added to the Bermuda stop list effective immediately, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today. A report from the Southern Poverty Law Center calls Mr Kimathi a “gay-bashing, revenge-seeking... Read more of this article
CURB “Streamlining Operations” Due To Funding
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they “will be streamlining its operations due to funding difficulties” adding that “the need for CURB’s work in the community is needed more than ever, and is supported by a growing number of people in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “As with many charities on the island,... Read more of this article
OBA, PC, CURB & Marcher: “Mental Illness” Sign
The debate over the “mental illness” sign carried during Friday’s march continues, with the OBA condemning the sign as “clearly racist”, CURB saying they believe “the sign was divisive and inflammatory” however “do not condemn or judge this lady,” while the People’s Campaign noted the sign... Read more of this article
PLP Condemn “Racist Attacks On Bermudians”
The Progressive Labour Party “condemns the vicious, degrading and often racist attacks on Bermudians across various media outlets,” PLP Chairman Maynard Dill said today. Mr. Dill said, “The March for Democracy on July 15th, 2014, drew a broad cross-section of the community; seniors who have built this island, young persons who are... Read more of this article
CURB Call For Govt Immigration Policy Review
CURB is calling on the government to “urgently put on hold all status applications and carry out a comprehensive and bi-partisan immigration review” which should “take into account Bermuda’s oppressive and discriminatory history with regard to racialized immigration legislation and discriminatory voting rights.” The statement... Read more of this article
Celebrating 55th Anniversary: Theatre Boycott
Imagine Bermuda is calling on the community to celebrate the impact of the successful Theatre Boycott and reflect on its meaning today. A spokesperson said, “As we launch the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Success of the Theatre Boycott, Imagine Bermuda invites each resident to join in Reaching Out to our young people during the week... Read more of this article
CURB: “Bermuda’s History And Why It Matters”
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will be hosting a special presentation titled, “Bermuda’s History and Why It Matters” on Wednesday, 25th June 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Cathedral Hall on Church Street. Statistician Cordell Riley and Lynne Winfield, CURB Vice-President will be facilitating the event. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
