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Africville: The on-going battle for compensation
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, they lost their happiness.
Program: This Morning
Broadcast Date: Sept. 8, 2000
Guest(s): Eddie Carvery
Host: Shelagh Rogers
Reporter: Jane Kansas
Duration: 10:28
Last updated: January 31, 2013
Page consulted on April 2, 2013
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City of Halifax decides to raze Africville.
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A sample of attitudes towards black Canadians at the time.
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Bulldozers move in as residents are shipped out.
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In the beginning, Africville is described as a hard-working black comm...
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Bulldozers destroy the church - the heart of the community.
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It's only after former Africville residents are settled elsewhere and ...
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Studies show relocation of Africville is a disaster.
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The spirit of Africville still lives on.
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Former Africville residents fight for recognition.
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Talks over compensation continue to spark passionate debate.
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The federal government officially recognizes the historic significance...
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When dump trucks roared in to ship Africville residents out, it seemed...