Razing minority communities isn't limited to America either. Africville is the most famous one, but it was done elsewhere in Canada too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africvi...
Another option: walk to/around the north end of the city: Africville Historic site, Fort Needham Park, the Hydrostone neighbourhood. Open studio at Wonder'neath (drop-in art making on Fridays and Saturdays); or Eye Level Gallery's 50th anniversary scavenger hunt (Sept 21-27).
Community members call for action and solidarity in wake of Africville shooting
Community members are calling for action and solidarity in the wake of the Africville shooting in Halifax that sent five people to hospital.
This was posted via 902 Man Up in response to the senseless violence that occurred recently at a community event in Africville. See the image for more information "Gun-violence in our communities must stop, so let’s talk as a community."
‘The bullet is in her spine:’ Teen girl shot at Africville reunion faces long recovery
The teenager was hit by a bullet as she held a toddler and was taken to hospital, her cousin said. Police have said four other people were also taken to hospital.
It is informative to learn about American Black history, since we're inundated with American culture. But it is worthwhile, as a Canadian, to actually learn about Canadian Black history. Because it IS different. Look up Africville. Look up Breton and Amber Valley. We are different. But no better.
That sounds like an inconvenient commute! How long ago were you here, was Africville a park, or did people still live there?
he was on Lynch Street... we had some lovely times. i have a slew of pretty photos, like Africville in the spring, old hedges of lilac and blooming apple trees. now he's in Minnesota caring for his 96 year old mom, and i'm in CT caring for my 92 year old step mom🤣😂😂😂😂 we convene every few months