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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Africville's roots
Broadcast Date: July 27, 1973
Africville certainly didn't start off as a slum. In this clip, Donald Claremont, a sociology professor at Dalhousie University, describes how — at the turn of the century — it was a community of young, hard-working people with much potential.The history of Africville can be traced back to 1838 when descendants of American slaves settled on the northern edge of Halifax. It was initially known as Campbell Road but, because of its black population, it was quickly dubbed Africville.
Africville's roots
• Africville was a small settlement that former American slaves established in Nova Scotia after the War of 1812.
• Africville was situated on the edge of Halifax, on the Bedford Basin, in the north end of the city. Its population never numbered more than 400.
Africville's roots
Medium: Radio
Program: Between Ourselves
Broadcast Date: July 27, 1973
Guest(s): Donald Claremont
Reporter: Neil Copeland
Duration: 4:36
Last updated:
Sept. 22, 2009
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July 5, 2002
The federal government officially recognizes the historic significance of Africville.
when were the last homes torn down.i delivered newspapers to that community in the late 60's .i remember the adults were very nice to me.i was the little white boy with blonde hair that lived on lady hammond rd.
Submitted by: richard