Africville: Expropriating Black Nova Scotians
The Story
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.
Africville declared a national historic site
The federal government officially recognizes the historic significance of Africville.
Africville in 2001
Talks over compensation continue to spark passionate debate.
Africville: The on-going battle for compensation
Former Africville residents fight for recognition.
Africville: 20 years later
The spirit of Africville still lives on.
Officials hail Africville relocation
Studies show relocation of Africville is a disaster.
Former Africville residents are homesick
It's only after former Africville residents are settled elsewhere and dispersed that they realize exactly what they have lost. They…
Last service at Africville’s Seaview Church
Bulldozers destroy the church - the heart of the community.
Africville’s roots
In the beginning, Africville is described as a hard-working black community with much potential.
Africville is destroyed
Bulldozers move in as residents are shipped out.
Africville is an eyesore
City of Halifax decides to raze Africville.
Racism in Halifax
A sample of attitudes towards black Canadians in 1962.