Black Lives Matter march in Bermuda
When I first received the flyer for Sunday's Black Lives Matter (BLM) March/protest in Bermuda, I honestly did not think much of it.
Why?
Well, frankly as a black man who has been to many marches and protests, not much has changed for the better for black people.
So what is one march going to do?
Perhaps I was wrong.
Momentum
Over the last week or so, it seems this event has gained momentum amongst many from all walks of life.
- Young
- Not so young
- Black
- Not so black
Is it because it is trending globally?
Or, is it because people are ready to see a fundamental change to systematic racism in the world and in Bermuda?
Only those attending could answer that question for themselves.
To the bigger issue, to the 7,000 persons that did attend, let us bear in mind this will probably be the first major protests that will see Bermudians/Residents of all pigmentation in attendance.
That in itself is historic.
I suspect many would have been protesting racism openly for the first time in their lives.
For others, this will be the umpteenth time that they have stood on the frontlines.
It is, perhaps, an opportunity to be honest about the wide range of structural racism that we live with knowingly or unknowingly, in Bermuda.
- Unfair job hiring practices
- Unequal real estate values between black and white homeowners
- Unequal pay scales between blacks and whites
- Unequal job promotion opportunities
- Unequal access to credit to start businesses
Stay Woke
Not everyone wakes up at the same time.
So, to those that are now waking up to these realities, we say give thanks.
There will be many whites and blacks and all other shades, who have never publicly protested against racism who will turn up today.
Please know, the fight for racial equality goes on way after the March and impassioned speeches are over.
Government cannot legislate away racism.
It starts in the classrooms.
It starts in the boardrooms.
It starts at the realtors’ office.
It starts in the HR offices.
It starts in the homes.
Most of all, equality starts in our hearts.
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