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Column: 10 Things To Advocate For Pride Month
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest and most politically active LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, this week declared a national state of emergency for members of LGBTQ+ community both living in and visiting the United States. They cited the exponential rise of horrific anti-LGBTQ+ legislation... Read more of this article
Column: Pride Month: A Resounding Silence
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] “Your silence will not protect you.” – Audre Lorde Yesterday marked the beginning of the internationally celebrated pride month and yet the silence was resounding. Aside from a few logo changes and some social media posts there was silence that spoke volumes. The Government of Bermuda have... Read more of this article
Column: Allyship To LGBTQ+ Community
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] “Without community, there is no liberation…” – Audre Lorde Today, on May 17th, people, communities, companies, charities, and governments around the world recognize and celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [IDAHOBIT]. While I can be sure countless... Read more of this article
Column: End Oppression & Injustice Everywhere
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] The past few years have been an especially trying time for marginalized groups everywhere. We have seen the rights of women being attacked, the rights of LGBTQ+ people being recalled, and the rights of immigrants being restricted amongst many others. The re-emergence of radical social conservatism... Read more of this article
Column: LGBTQ+ Rights, Govt, Voting, More
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] This past weekend, Bermuda had the pleasure of hosting the post-Covid full-swing return of the annual Pride celebrations. Over the five official events held this past weekend thousands of people came out to protest for LGBTQ+ rights, celebrate, and support. Unfortunately, one thing was noticeably... Read more of this article
Column: Pride, Pride Month & Why They Matter
[Written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] ‘Pride’ is first and foremost, a protest! ‘Pride’ is a march held annually to protest the oppression, discrimination, and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community. ‘Pride’ is the physical embodiment of the grassroots fight for equality and equity. ‘Pride’ is held in most jurisdictions across the globe. The... Read more of this article
Column: Unconscious Bias, LGBTQ & More
[Opinion column written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge & Onuri Smith] Unconscious bias is commonly defined as the ideals, attitudes, and associations we hold subconsciously that often greatly affect the way we see, feel, and interact with other individuals. While this natural phenomenon helps us make quick judgements about the world that help us survive,... Read more of this article
Column: Maintaining & Protecting Your Wellbeing
[Written by Taj Donville-Outerbridge] Being an LGBTQ+ identifying person in Bermuda can undoubtedly be a uniquely challenging experience that is rarely understood by others. Not only must we balance all the aspects of life that come with being human, but we must also face indescribable intrapersonal conflict, societal prejudice, and outright homophobia... Read more of this article
Taj Donville-Outerbridge: Turn Words Into Actions
Today [June 1] marks the start of Pride Month and Taj Donville-Outerbridge has challenged “everyone to not only post support on social media but to turn their words into action” and suggested four ways that “Bermudians can show meaningful support to the local LGBTQ+ community through action.” Mr Donville-Outerbridge said,... Read more of this article
