Special Events

The Chuck Jackson Bermuda Homecoming Concert

With “Wallstreet” featuring Essence and Vance Goater

Master of Ceremonies: Bootsie
Remarks: Mr. Georges Collinet, Ethnomusicologist and Host, AfroPop Worldwide, Washington, DC

 

 

Ticket Outlets:
Peoples Pharmacy
27th Century Salon
For more information contact:
Melony at 441-297-7980 or
mkforddouglas@gov.bm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bermuda Conference Essay Competition 

 

Who:               Two (2) graduate students from any college or university in the United States working toward a Master’s Degree in the area of African American Studies

 

What:              Essay contest to win an all expense paid trip to Bermuda to attend the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference (Air, Hotel, on-Island transportation to and from the Conference and Conference fees)

 

When:             July 26th – 30th, 2008

Where:           Bermuda

Why:               To promote the education and awareness of the African Diaspora

 

Details:            Bermuda Department of Tourism is holding an essay contest open to all graduate students in the United States working towards a Master’s Degree in the area of African American Studies.  Students who enter will have the chance to win an all expense paid trip to Bermuda for the 4th annual African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference.  From May 1st – June 15th, 2008, students are invited to submit a 5-7 page essay (typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt) answering the following question:

 

“Why do you feel that continuing to spread the awareness and development of the African Diaspora is important to our society? Why it is important to you personally?”

 

Not only will the winner receive a trip to Bermuda to attend the ADHT Conference, but he or she will also have the opportunity to read their essay during the conference to attendees and speakers.

Winning essays would be based on creativity, authenticity and emotional appeal.

 

Those interested in participating in the Bermuda Conference Essay Competition can submit their essay to BermudaContest@corbinpr.com. The sweepstakes ends on June 15, 2008 at 12:00pm.  Winners will be notified on or around June 30, 2008 by at BDOT representative.

 

About The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference:
The ADHT Conference is part of an ongoing initiative to unite African descendents from all over the world, encourage the development of African Diaspora Heritage trails and promote stabilization of economies in Diaspora communities. 

 

The ADHT Annual Conference creates a unique and inspiring four-day learning environment where government officials, institutional representatives, historians, educators, artists, cultural policy analysts, architects, media, tourism marketing officials, preservationists and interested individuals—all committed to the development of viable African Diaspora heritage destinations may gather to explore trends, experience cultural expression, participate in professional development sessions, examine model heritage trail programs and enjoy networking with their colleagues.