Black Power in Bermuda: The Struggle for Decolonization

Contemporary Black History

by Quito J. Swan

A transnational, pan-African youth movement, Black Power in Bermuda sought freedom for Blacks from the islandâ s White oligarchy and independence from British colonialism. It was spearheaded by activists such as Pauulu Kamarakafego and the Black Beret Cadre. The Cadre maintained relationships with revolutionary organizations across the African Diaspora, such as the Black Panthers. Emerging in the late 1960s, the Movement witnessed the assassinations of Bermudaâ s British Chief of Police and Governor (1972-1973). Swan carefully details the islandâ s colonial governmentâ s attempts to destroy the Movement through military tactics, extensive propaganda, and the implementation of token social concessions.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published December 22, 2009

About the author

Quito J. Swan is a professor of African diaspora history at Howard University.

Reviews

[Jamila Eve-Cann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I was taught some of this in school.