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@dejonsimmons.bsky.social
Multimedia creator | Black Bermudian Writer | Advocate for Bermuda's History, Culture, & Community 🇧🇲
Yesterday, I published Black Bermudian Hair — Part Two on Onion Soup.
Read the full piece here: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-berm...
Read the full piece here: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-berm...
Black Bermudian Hair — Part Two
A slow conversation between past and present and the search for community in a place still learning how to know itself.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yesterday, I published Black Bermudian Hair — Part Two on Onion Soup.
Read the full piece here: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-berm...
Read the full piece here: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-berm...
just signed the petition “Let Young Bermudians Abroad Vote – Support the Absentee Voting Act 2025.”
You can read more and sign the petition here:
c.org/8PnCp6smZm
You can read more and sign the petition here:
c.org/8PnCp6smZm
Sign the Petition
Let Young Bermudians Abroad Vote – Support the Absentee Voting Act 2025
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October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
just signed the petition “Let Young Bermudians Abroad Vote – Support the Absentee Voting Act 2025.”
You can read more and sign the petition here:
c.org/8PnCp6smZm
You can read more and sign the petition here:
c.org/8PnCp6smZm
“The roots came from the pond.”
Last month, we sat with Mr. Eugene O’Connor Sr., the Kitemaster, who shared how he made thousands of kites and spoke to the values passed through lineage.
I wrote about this moment in Onion Soup: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/the-roads-...
Last month, we sat with Mr. Eugene O’Connor Sr., the Kitemaster, who shared how he made thousands of kites and spoke to the values passed through lineage.
I wrote about this moment in Onion Soup: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/the-roads-...
August 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“The roots came from the pond.”
Last month, we sat with Mr. Eugene O’Connor Sr., the Kitemaster, who shared how he made thousands of kites and spoke to the values passed through lineage.
I wrote about this moment in Onion Soup: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/the-roads-...
Last month, we sat with Mr. Eugene O’Connor Sr., the Kitemaster, who shared how he made thousands of kites and spoke to the values passed through lineage.
I wrote about this moment in Onion Soup: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/the-roads-...
For #ReadCaribbean Month, here are seven books of creative historical fiction and memoir by Bermudian authors.📚
June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
For #ReadCaribbean Month, here are seven books of creative historical fiction and memoir by Bermudian authors.📚
A-YO! A-YO! A-YO?!
What do you see?
A cartoon? A celebration?
Or a sacred symbol stripped of its soul?
My latest Onion Soup essay explores cultural commodification, symbolic erasure, and the politics of representation in Bermudian heritage.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-yo-a-yo-a-yo
What do you see?
A cartoon? A celebration?
Or a sacred symbol stripped of its soul?
My latest Onion Soup essay explores cultural commodification, symbolic erasure, and the politics of representation in Bermudian heritage.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-yo-a-yo-a-yo
A-YO! A-YO! A-YO?!
A critical reflection on cultural commodification, symbolic erasure, and the politics of representation in Bermudian heritage.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A-YO! A-YO! A-YO?!
What do you see?
A cartoon? A celebration?
Or a sacred symbol stripped of its soul?
My latest Onion Soup essay explores cultural commodification, symbolic erasure, and the politics of representation in Bermudian heritage.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-yo-a-yo-a-yo
What do you see?
A cartoon? A celebration?
Or a sacred symbol stripped of its soul?
My latest Onion Soup essay explores cultural commodification, symbolic erasure, and the politics of representation in Bermudian heritage.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-yo-a-yo-a-yo
Black Bermudian Hair — Part One.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one #Blacksky #writers
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one #Blacksky #writers
Black Bermudian Hair—Part One
A reflection on roots, reverence, and the quiet power of Black Bermudian spaces.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Black Bermudian Hair — Part One.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one #Blacksky #writers
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one #Blacksky #writers
The Future is in your Elders.
Talk with them.
Talk with them.
May 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Future is in your Elders.
Talk with them.
Talk with them.
Just dropped a new piece on Onion Soup
This one’s personal. Let me know how it makes you feel, especially if it reminds you of your own story.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one
This one’s personal. Let me know how it makes you feel, especially if it reminds you of your own story.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one
Black Bermudian Hair—Part One
A reflection on roots, reverence, and the quiet power of Black Bermudian spaces.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Just dropped a new piece on Onion Soup
This one’s personal. Let me know how it makes you feel, especially if it reminds you of your own story.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one
This one’s personal. Let me know how it makes you feel, especially if it reminds you of your own story.
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/black-bermudian-hairpart-one
On my last revision, I think this might be my best literary work to date.
It's a bit more personal, but I can’t wait to share this piece with you next week.
If you haven’t already, subscribe to Onion Soup so you don’t miss it:
dejonsimmons.substack.com
It's a bit more personal, but I can’t wait to share this piece with you next week.
If you haven’t already, subscribe to Onion Soup so you don’t miss it:
dejonsimmons.substack.com
Onion Soup | Dejon Simmons | Substack
Bermuda, History, Politics, Culture, and the Black perspective. Essays, Art and Insights. Click to read Onion Soup, by Dejon Simmons, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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May 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On my last revision, I think this might be my best literary work to date.
It's a bit more personal, but I can’t wait to share this piece with you next week.
If you haven’t already, subscribe to Onion Soup so you don’t miss it:
dejonsimmons.substack.com
It's a bit more personal, but I can’t wait to share this piece with you next week.
If you haven’t already, subscribe to Onion Soup so you don’t miss it:
dejonsimmons.substack.com
Deep in the third edit of my book, Beyond Recognition.
It has been a journey of self-discovery over the past few years.
I curated a playlist that carries the spirit of the story as it unfolds.
When the final book is done, a new playlist will drop.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6yB...
It has been a journey of self-discovery over the past few years.
I curated a playlist that carries the spirit of the story as it unfolds.
When the final book is done, a new playlist will drop.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6yB...
Beyond Recognition: 1st Draft
Playlist · Déjon Simmons · 34 items · 3 saves
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April 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Deep in the third edit of my book, Beyond Recognition.
It has been a journey of self-discovery over the past few years.
I curated a playlist that carries the spirit of the story as it unfolds.
When the final book is done, a new playlist will drop.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6yB...
It has been a journey of self-discovery over the past few years.
I curated a playlist that carries the spirit of the story as it unfolds.
When the final book is done, a new playlist will drop.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6yB...
If the PLP truly believed in a fairer Bermuda, why wasn’t the election held when most Bermudians—especially young voters—could be present to participate?
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #blacksky #blackwriters #caribbean
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #blacksky #blackwriters #caribbean
A Nation on Auto-Pilot: Processing the 2025 Election (Part 3)
If you’ve made it to Part 3, give yourself a round of applause.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If the PLP truly believed in a fairer Bermuda, why wasn’t the election held when most Bermudians—especially young voters—could be present to participate?
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #blacksky #blackwriters #caribbean
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #blacksky #blackwriters #caribbean
A Nation on Auto-Pilot: Processing the 2025 Election (Part 2)
The Politics of Distraction: Memes, Manipulation, and Manufactured Consent
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #Blacksky #Blackwriters #caribbean
The Politics of Distraction: Memes, Manipulation, and Manufactured Consent
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #Blacksky #Blackwriters #caribbean
A Nation on Auto-Pilot: Processing the 2025 Election (Part 2)
The Politics of Distraction: Memes, Manipulation, and Manufactured Consent
dejonsimmons.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A Nation on Auto-Pilot: Processing the 2025 Election (Part 2)
The Politics of Distraction: Memes, Manipulation, and Manufactured Consent
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #Blacksky #Blackwriters #caribbean
The Politics of Distraction: Memes, Manipulation, and Manufactured Consent
dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/a-nation-o... #Blacksky #Blackwriters #caribbean
February 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
After a year and a half, starting from the absolute beginning, I’ve finally caught up on One Piece…
January 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
After a year and a half, starting from the absolute beginning, I’ve finally caught up on One Piece…
Now… what will this year bring?
January 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Now… what will this year bring?
*closes laptop until the new year*
a picture of a dobby from harry potter that says dobby is free
ALT: a picture of a dobby from harry potter that says dobby is free
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December 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM
*closes laptop until the new year*
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons, losses, and layers this year has brought. Take a moment before the New Year to reflect with me plus you can check out my 2024 booklist.
Link: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/peeling-back-the-year-a-prelude-to
#Booksky #Blacksky
Link: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/peeling-back-the-year-a-prelude-to
#Booksky #Blacksky
Peeling Back the Year, A Prelude to the Onion Drop
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons, losses, and layers this year has brought. Take a moment before the New Year to reflect with me.
dejonsimmons.substack.com
December 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM
As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons, losses, and layers this year has brought. Take a moment before the New Year to reflect with me plus you can check out my 2024 booklist.
Link: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/peeling-back-the-year-a-prelude-to
#Booksky #Blacksky
Link: dejonsimmons.substack.com/p/peeling-back-the-year-a-prelude-to
#Booksky #Blacksky
Too many love the title but shy away from the responsibility, and the community suffers and shows its results.
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Too many love the title but shy away from the responsibility, and the community suffers and shows its results.
It's oddly feeling very November 2019...
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
It's oddly feeling very November 2019...
Gotta step back sometimes and just let nature do its thing…
November 23, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Gotta step back sometimes and just let nature do its thing…
My intuition is telling me it’s time to bunker down again. #spideysenses
November 23, 2024 at 1:32 PM
My intuition is telling me it’s time to bunker down again. #spideysenses
It kinda feels good to rebuild again, especially from a newer, experienced perspective.
November 22, 2024 at 8:11 PM
It kinda feels good to rebuild again, especially from a newer, experienced perspective.
Listening to GNX with the everyday pods, I feel like I need a proper surround-sound dark-lit studio audio setup to fully experience the instrumental ambiance.
November 22, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Listening to GNX with the everyday pods, I feel like I need a proper surround-sound dark-lit studio audio setup to fully experience the instrumental ambiance.
That squabble up beat and flow
November 22, 2024 at 6:33 PM
That squabble up beat and flow