Vexed is vexed, and asks a good question, but one which has a very simple answer:
It does not make sense to me that our Government invests huge sums every year in projects like the African Diaspora Trail, that are so remote from lives of Bermudians and unlikely to contribute to our community or economy, but will not make any effort to preserve elements of our own local black history.
It makes sense to me: The African Diaspora Trail is about the politicians, while institutions such as Alexandrina Hall are about everyday people. I'll defer to the Bermuda Sun's Larry Burchall, who penned what will probably become a notorious rage against the political machine on the Alexandrina Hall topic.
Vanity projects for the political elites take precedence. Plain and simple.
A trip to Alexandrina Hall doesn't generate air miles, nor does it come with a limo ride, celebrity cameos or networking opportunities. (It's not just cultural, it's tourism too).
Bermuda's historically black institutions and landmarks (and non-black ones) are little more than bumps on the SDO highway.
