For a historical tour of Africville and the daily lives of one of Nova Scotaia's founding people— people of African descent, former abd escaped slaves view CBC's archives on the subject:
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| Africville: Expropriating Black Nova Scotians |
Topic spans: 1973-2002 |
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Topic
4 television clips
7 radio clips
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Racism
When dump trucks roared in to ship Africville residents out, it seemed like a good idea to city planners. By the 1960s, years of neglect and racism had made Halifax's oldest and largest black neighbourhood one of the worst slums in the country. But the relocation of Africville also meant the end of a vibrant community. As one former resident put it, they lost more than a roof over their heads,...
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| Africville is an eyesore |
June 24, 1962 |
Close-Up
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Television
9:26 |
Racism
City of Halifax decides to raze Africville.
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| Racism in Halifax |
June 24, 1962 |
Close-Up
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Television
2:40 |
Racism
A sample of attitudes towards black Canadians in 1962.
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| Africville is destroyed |
Sept. 15, 1967 |
Gazette
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Television
2:00 |
Racism
Bulldozers move in as residents are shipped out.
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| Africville's roots |
July 27, 1973 |
Between Ourselves
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Radio
4:36 |
Racism
In the beginning, Africville is described as a hard-working black community with much potential.
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| Last service at Africville's Seaview Church |
July 27, 1973 |
Between Ourselves
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Radio
3:40 |
Racism
Bulldozers destroy the church — the heart of the community.
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| Former residents are homesick |
May 31, 1976 |
Identities
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Radio
3:02 |
Racism
"I haven't got happiness … if Africville was built up, I'd be the first to move back."
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| Officials hail relocation |
May 31, 1976 |
Identities
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Radio
2:14 |
Racism
Studies show relocation of Africville is a disaster.
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| 20 years later |
Nov. 20, 1989 |
Morningside
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Radio
10:34 |
Racism
The spirit of Africville still lives on.
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| The on-going battle for compensation |
Sept. 8, 2000 |
This Morning
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Radio
10:28 |
Racism
Former Africville residents fight for recognition.
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| Africville now |
Sept. 5, 2001 |
The National
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Television
0:38 |
Racism
Talks over compensation continue to spark passionate debate.
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| Africville declared a national historic site |
July 5, 2002 |
The World At Six
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Radio
2:03 |
Racism
The federal government officially recognizes the historic significance of Africville.
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