A story in yesterday's paper incorrectly reported that a series of lectures on colonialism and racism was to start next Tuesday. The series begins tonight at 7.30 p.m. at Clearview Cottage Colony in Hamilton Parish.

Educator and race activist Dr. Eva Hodgson will hold a series of lectures on racism and colonialism as they relate to Independence in Bermuda.

The lectures -- aimed at encouraging people to consider the type of nation they want after Independence -- are scheduled to begin next Tuesday.

"In a statement to highlight the evils of colonialism, the Hon. Quinton Edness said that the British feel superior to African Bermudians.'' Dr.

Hodgson recalled.

She also emphasised that this was not just a matter of British colonialism but a matter of racism.

"Canadian, American and Bermudian whites often treat Bermudians of African origin as inferior,'' Dr. Hodgson told The Royal Gazette.

"Bermudians should learn something about the historical development of racism and colonialism and the relationship between the two.'' The series of four lectures will include a discussion on the development of racism and colonialism as well discussions on colonialism with an emphasis on the African experience, and issues for an Independent territory.

Dr. Hodgson said she was concerned that those who wanted Independence were not discussing the kind of nation they wanted, after saying yes to the referendum.

"I am afraid that nothing or little is being said about how to achieve the kind of nation that Bermudians want,'' she said.

"Saying yes on referendum day is the easy part. The far greater challenge is how to avoid the conflicts which took place in other countries that gained their independence.'' Citing the United States, Nigeria, and Eastern European countries as places where there were fierce struggles to procure Independence, Dr. Hodgson suggested that to just vote yes would be too easy.

"South Africa gained Independence in 1910 but they did not grant the same freedoms to the black majority,'' she noted.

"Bermudians should be discussing the kinds of issues that countries like Yugoslavia and Rwanda have to deal with if it really wants Independence.'' The lectures are slated to begin at 7.30 p.m. at the Clearview Cottage Colony conference room in Hamilton Parish.

They will run each Tuesday thereafter for four weeks.

The same series of lectures will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays for those that cannot make it on Tuesdays.

Dr. Hodgson said anyone interested in an intellectual evening on the Island's future should call 293-2423 to register.

Registration for the series of lectures is $50. Individual lectures are $12.50.