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Social Justice Bermuda Urges Cannabis Reform
Social Justice Bermuda said that it is “crucial that Bermuda introduces a safe and accessible cannabis market for all.” A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda is a collective of Bermudians who are inspired by the global Black Lives Matter movement and the way that communities around the world are standing together to tackle... Read more of this article
Social Justice BDA Support Call For Ceasefire
Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] said they join “other global social justice movements and human rights groups calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza.” A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine. We must be clear in calling this situation... Read more of this article
Social Justice Bermuda On ‘Reproductive Justice
Following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade, Social Justice Bermuda said they “would like to add their voices of support to their comrades in America fighting for reproductive justice.” A spokesperson said, “Although the writing had been on the wall, it was still with shock and horror that people around the world watched America’s... Read more of this article
Social Justice Group Supports Marriage Equality
“Social Justice Bermuda looks forward to the day that all LGBTQIA+ people of Bermuda can legally celebrate and protect their unions in marriage; equally to any other citizen,” Social Justice Bermuda said. This comment follows after the UK Privy Council — the island’s highest court of appeal — ruled in favour of the Government... Read more of this article
“A Moment For Genuine Learning And Change”
“We believe that the entire OBA leadership needs to attend SCARS training immediately in order to begin the process of changing their mindset,” Social Justice Bermuda said, adding that “this needs to be a moment for genuine learning and change and we encourage all people of all political affiliations to support the Centre Against Abuse,... Read more of this article
‘Horrors Of Slavery Must Not Be White-Washed’
“The horrors of slavery and segregation must not be white-washed,” Social Justice Bermuda said, adding that “no assignment should suggest that any positive aspects resulted from the dehumanizing, brutalizing, and traumatizing of enslaved peoples.” Complaints About Saltus Lesson On Slavery This follows after Saltus was criticized... Read more of this article
Acting Commissioner Responds To SJB
“I acknowledge and appreciate the views of Social Justice Bermuda,” Acting Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons said, adding that “this is an unacceptable situation in which a police officer admitted to engaging in activity that caused significant concern to a family and the community.” This follows after Social Justice Bermuda... Read more of this article
SJB: ‘Officer Should Be Relieved Of Position’
Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] said that the police officer who shared the CCTV footage showing the fatal collision “is no longer qualified to be a police officer and should be relieved of their position.” A spokesperson said, “Social Justice Bermuda is enraged, dismayed and disgusted to learn that a police officer violated their professional... Read more of this article
Social Justice Bermuda: Address Root Causes
Social Justice Bermuda said they were shocked and dismayed by the multiple shootings and double homicide at Robin Hood, and said that Bermuda “must address the root causes of gangs.” This follows after the shooting at Robin Hood in which two men — Micah Davis and Ayinde Eve — were murdered and two other people were also shot. The suspects... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Social Justice Bermuda
Kristin White, Katura Horton-Perinchief, and Mischa Fubler from the Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] group are joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [June 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The group recently marked their one year anniversary, and said they will “continue to be a voice and an ear.” Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Social Justice Bermuda One Year Anniversary
The Social Justice Bermuda group marks their one year anniversary today [May 31] and said they will “continue to be a voice and an ear.” A spokesperson said, “Last year, on May 31, a group of Bermudians organised a Zoom meeting to discuss the growing Black Lives Matter uprising, occurring as a direct response to the murder of George Floyd... Read more of this article
SJB Urge Clarien To ‘Rethink Their Approach’
While noting they “commend Clarien Bank for its voiced support to invest in educational endeavours for Black Bermudians,” Social Justice Bermuda said they “fundamentally disagree with Clarien’s approach of funding private school bursaries as the way to do this” and called on Clarien to “seriously rethink their approach.” In... Read more of this article
