Topic spans: 1973 - 2002
Africville: Expropriating Black Nova Scotians
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.
Topic image: colour photograph of two Africville children provided courtesy Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management
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Racism in Halifax
Broadcast Date: June 24, 1962
Racist attitudes responsible for the miserable conditions of Africville are prevalent in the city of Halifax in the 1960s. In this footage from a 1962 CBC documentary called Close-up: Figure Your Colour Against Mine, a CBC reporter talks to "folks on the street" about racism in Canada. During an interview with a young black man, the reporter uses a derogatory term for black residents.Racism in Halifax
• In the 1960s black Canadians found it difficult to get the most basic services such as renting and buying houses, finding employment and getting haircuts.• While the majority of Halifax's black population did not live in Africville, it was home to those who wanted to live relatively free from the racist attitudes of the predominantly white population.
Racism in Halifax
Medium: Television
Program: Close-Up
Broadcast Date: June 24, 1962
Reporter: George Roland
Duration: 2:40
Last updated:
Feb. 27, 2009
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Aug. 28, 1963
Civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers an enduring vision of racial equality.
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2:03
July 5, 2002
The federal government officially recognizes the historic significance of Africville.
It is not true. Canada has more racism then USA.
Submitted by: Vandk
So what is the name of the reporter? If the clip can be made public, why should his name not be? It is definitely a part of the historical import of this item.
Were there any repercussions for this reporter, or did the incident pass unremarked at the time?
Submitted by: Bernard
The reporter's name is George Roland (it's listed on the site under the "Credits" tab.) I don't know if there were any repercussions for the reporter. However, I do note that from a quick search of our archival holdings, his name does not show up as a reporter in years following this clip.
Submitted by: Paul Gorbould, CBC Digital Archives
dued video was made a long time ago.
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