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Culture Corner: The Origins of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day
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Culture Corner: The Origins of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day

The cultural tapestry of Bermuda blossomed through the inception of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day, born from the fervent desire to foster unity amidst social turmoil. In the wake of civil unrest during the 1960s and 1970s, the Pitt Report of 1978 illuminated the need for communal harmony and civic pride.

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Culture Corner: Honouring Contributions and Influential Women in Bermuda for Women’s History Month
Dezirae Darrell '27 Dezirae Darrell '27

Culture Corner: Honouring Contributions and Influential Women in Bermuda for Women’s History Month

Discover the origins and significance of Women’s History Month, celebrated annually in March since 1978. Explore notable figures like Mary Prince, Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and Dame Flora Duffy, whose contributions continue to inspire and shape society. Join the movement to honour the past, empower the present, and advocate for a future of gender equality.

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