An antiracism campaign group has thrown its support behind the Government’s plan to carry out race relations research.Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda said the online survey could help the island address “the ongoing inequity and intergenerational trauma that continues in our community as a direct legacy from Bermuda’s oppressive past”.A spokesman added: “Four hundred years of oppression will take both time and effort from both a grassroots movement and legislation to bring about a more equitable society.”He was speaking after Lovitta Foggo, the community minister, announced last week that the public would be asked for their views and possible solutions on how to improve race relations.Ms Foggo told the House of Assembly: “We recognise that for generations, Bermuda’s history has also been fraught with tensions and disagreements, particularly when it comes to the topics of race, diversity, inclusion and equality.“We also recognise that the issues of racial inequity and race relations can be difficult and complex discussions for us to have as a people.Ms Foggo added: “However, I believe that as a community, we should have the courage, openness and vulnerability to have these important conversations.”Curb said it has spent the past 14 years working through educational forums, lectures and presentations.The spokesman added: “Through research, surveys, conferences, trainings and presentations we continue to educate and help people understand how that past affects the social dynamics at play in our community today.“For the majority of Bermudians, Bermuda’s history has been one of learning about the movers and shakers of white colonial history, with the works of black historians being suppressed and sidelined.”Curb highlighted its Hidden History workshops which increased knowledge of marginalised black history and its Truth and Reconciliation Community Conversations programme designed to “create empathy for each other’s truths”.It said groups in Canada and the United States had piloted programmes based on Curb’s Truth and Reconciliation model.The spokesman said: “We look forward to learning the results of Government’s online survey and offer our assistance and expertise in any way we can.”• Visit www.forum.gov.bm to take part in the survey