Acting chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance Susan Jackson has lashed out at the People’s Campaign for allowed what she describes as “a racist” banner shown during Friday’s march.

It was inscribed with the words: “White mental illness is killing African Bermudians”.

“The sign is clearly racist and we condemn it in the strongest terms,” said Ms Jackson.

“We are disappointed the People’s Campaign would allow it to be carried in their march.

“Bermuda needs free speech, but it’s got to be responsible free speech; not this. We expect agencies responsible for upholding standards of behaviour and the law to investigate.”