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Home > Life and Society > Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's blacks |
 Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's blacks |
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When dump trucks roared in to ship Africville residents out, it seemed like a good idea. 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. |
  Educational activities about Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's blacks |
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 In the beginning, Africville is described as a hard-working black community with much potential. (Radio; runs 4:36) |
 City of Halifax decides to raze Africville. (TV; runs 9:26) |
 A sample of attitudes towards black Canadians at the time. (TV; runs 2:40) |
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 Bulldozers move in as residents are shipped out. (TV; runs 2:00) |
 Bulldozers destroy the church; the heart of the community. (Radio; runs 3:40) |
 "I haven't got happiness… if Africville was built up, I'd be the first to move back." (Radio; runs 3:02) |
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 Studies show relocation of Africville is a disaster. (Radio; runs 2:14) |
 The spirit of Africville still lives on. (Radio; runs 10:34) |
 Talks over compensation continue to spark passionate debate. (TV; runs 0:38) |
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2 Additional Clips about Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's blacks
