Ira Philip

Ira Philip (16 December 1925 – 9 April 2018) was a Bermudian writer and politician.

Early life

On 16 December 1925, Philip was born in Somerset Village, Bermuda.[1][2]

Career

Philip's journalism career stretched six decades and was primary associated with the Bermuda Recorder and the ZFB. Philip counted Richard Allen, Marcus Garvey and A. Philip Randolph among his influences.[3] He later represented the Progressive Labour Party as a member of the Senate, and, in 2015, received the Drum Major Awards from the PLP.[4]

Personal life

On 9 April 2018, Philip died at 92.[5]

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References
  1. Philip, Ira (8 February 2014). "Island notebook". Royal Gazette. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  2. Philip, Ira (12 December 2015). "Looking back as 90th birthday nears". Royal Gazette. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  3. Bell, Jonathan (9 April 2018). "Journalist and historian Philip dies". Royal Gazette. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  4. "Philip listed among PLP's Drum Majors". Royal Gazette. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  5. Burgess, Don (9 April 2018). "Writer & Journalist Ira Philip Passes Away". Bernews. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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