Hashtag: #RacismAndRaceRelations
Confessions Of Border Crossing Brotha-Scholar
Bermudian scholar, writer, and educator Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas recently had a book chapter published focusing on his experience with race-related and social justice issues. Called Confessions of a Border Crossing Brotha-Scholar: Teaching Race with All of Me, the chapter draws on Dr. Douglas’ personal experiences in engaging with and teaching about... Read more of this article
Survey: PLP More In Touch Than The OBA
A recent survey by Profiles of Bermuda indicated that almost twice as many voters think the PLP is more in touch with the people’s concerns than the OBA is, with a large differential between the races. When asked which party do you believe is in touch with the concerns of most Bermudians, voters cited the PLP [48.4%] more the OBA [25.4%], with... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, Harrassment
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 20], a 40-year-old man pleaded not guilty to unlawfully causing grievous bodily harm to another man on May 13, 2014. Desai Jones also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of racially harassing the Filipino national on the same day and in the same place. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner set trial for August... Read more of this article
Opinion: Marc Daniels On ‘Real Bermudians’
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Marc Daniels] I am a proud Bermudian. Both European and African blood runs through my veins. Notwithstanding my ‘mixed-racial’ lineage, I will not profess to share the purported expertise that former OBA Senator, Toni Daniels, has recently expressed. To suggest that being ‘mixed-race’ would offer me greater... Read more of this article
Toni Daniels & Opposition On “Real Bermudians”
“I’m a mixed-race Bermudian. Sometimes that gives me insight into the racial situation in Bermuda that others might not have,” said former OBA Senator Toni Daniels [pictured] in a recent opinion column. “Here’s one of those insights for you: There are blacks and there are whites, sure, but the real struggle is between what people... Read more of this article
CURB: Impact Of Gambling On Black Community
Speaking on the planned introduction of casino gaming, Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said one of their concerns is ”legislation being introduced that will negatively affect the Black community, repeating a history of discrimination that is all too recent.” A statement said, “The CURB Central Council gives its supports... Read more of this article
Civil Rights Activist Georgine Hill Passes Away
Georgine Hill, a prominent activist against segregation in Bermuda for many years, passed away this past Monday [Jan 27], at age 95. Originally hailing from Boston, Mrs. Hill brought her pro-equality sensibilities with her when she arrived in Bermuda in 1941 with her husband, the late Mr. Hilton G. Hill. From the time that she arrived on the island,... Read more of this article
Rabain: Talk ‘Demeans Civil Rights Movement’
Minister Sylvan Richards “demeaned the civil rights movement,” and such comments are “frankly insulting,” Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain said yesterday. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Minister Sylvan Richards [pictured] spoke about various matters, including the past performance of the PLP. A recording [not the... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Nelson Mandela Day Celebrated
[Updated with videos] People around the world, including Bermuda, celebrated Nelson Mandela Day today [July 18] in honour of the man who is revered around the world as global icon of peace. In 2009, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated ‘July 18th’ as Mandela Day, and Imagine Bermuda, in concert with the African Diaspora Heritage... Read more of this article
Media Council’s Guide For Reporting On Race
The Media Council’s Working Committee issued a guide for journalists reporting on race in Bermuda. “Reporting on Race—A Guide for Media Professionals” was funded by the Colorado-based Aspen Institute. It lists 11 specific guidelines for journalists, some of which were adapted from the National Union of Journalists’ Guidelines on Race... Read more of this article
Observance Of Anniversary Of Theatre Boycott
Community group, Imagine Bermuda, is inviting the public to the inaugural observance of July 2 as the anniversary of peaceful change in Bermuda by reaching out and spending time together, under the playful banner: B 2 Gather. A spokesperson said, “July 2 marks the 54th anniversary of the day formal segregation ended in Bermuda in 1959. This was... Read more of this article
Black Racial Identity Transnational Exploration
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda will be hosting a form entitled “Black Racial Identity: A Transnational Exploration of Belongingness and Awakening” with Dr. Helen Neville It will be held from 7pm – 8.30pm on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 at Christ Church Hall, Middle Road, Warwick A statement from CURB said, “Research for this... Read more of this article
