Speech series to turn spotlight on emancipation
A community group is set to bring together a series of speakers to discuss the subject of emancipation this month.
Community Voices Speak, organised by Sankofa Bermuda in collaboration with Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, will features a series of “short, dynamic talks” along with a vendors’ market at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on July 10.
Sankofa said that the discussions on history, culture and community were intended to tackle thought-provoking topics to “inspire, educate and challenge the attendees”.
Presentations included in the event include “Decolonising Language” with Rashida Godwin; “Beyond Likeability: Racial Ideology, Self-Actualisation and Black Masculinity” with Rajai Denbrook; “History of Emancipation” with Cordell Riley; “Reparations” with Hashim Estwick; and “Why We Need Healing” with Lynne Winfield.
The event is scheduled to take place between 6pm and 8.30pm on July 10 with the talks to be delivered between 6.45pm and 8pm.
Tickets for the event cost $35 and are available online at ptix.bm.
• “Decolonising Language” with Rashida Godwin: This talk, will share how use of language has evolved over the years, concerning Emancipation, Colonisation and Enslavement and focus will be on the use of terminology in historical context and the importance of how it needs to be reframed when making reference to it.
• “Beyond Likeability: Racial Ideology, Self-Actualisation and Black Masculinity” with Rajai Denbrook: This talk offers a critical reflection on the ethical integrity and contemporary experience of racial ideology, including the limitations and illusions of the implicitly held expectations of public-presentation and embodiment as they pertain to the Black masculine in particular.
• “History of Emancipation” with Cordell Riley: The history of emancipation in Bermuda traces the long struggle for freedom from slavery, culminating in the official abolition on August 1, 1834. It reflects both the resilience of the enslaved and the ongoing journey towards racial justice and equality in Bermudian society.
• “Reparations” with Hashim Estwick: The call for reparations in Bermuda stems from the enduring legacy of slavery and colonialism, which created deep social and economic disparities that persist today. Reparations seek to address these historical injustices by promoting equity, healing and restorative justice for the descendants of the enslaved.
• “Why We Need Healing” with Lynne Winfield: Healing is essential to address the generational trauma caused by Bermuda’s history of slavery, segregation and systemic racism, which continue to impact our communities today. Learn about Curb’s Truth and Reconciliation Community Conversations process as well as its restorative practice initiatives aimed at healing our community.
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