The City of Halifax Terrorized The Free Black Community of Africville For HOW Long?? | Africvillian Resistance, Haligonian Racism and One of The Longest Civil Rights Protests in 'Canadian' History

Girl, You Haven't Heard??

Africville acted as a safe haven for previously enslaved Black folks from across "Canada", "America" and The Caribbean. Black folks were unable to secure housing within city limits due to racism and being denied the opportunity to rent or secure housing by white folks who reaped the benefits of a city built up by the same people they were violent towards. The Haligonian government did everything in their power to harm the Africvillians who were simply just trying to be happy and create stability for themselves and their families. This town was eventually destroyed by the same government who forced them to curate their own community. Eddie Carvery, an Africvillian through and through, held one of the longest civil rights protests in "Canadian" history against the City of Halifax for the slow genocide and 100 year hell residents were put through. Eddie occupied his protest site on and off for over 50 years and yet he is rarely, if ever, spoken about in an educational context or when Africville is discussed. This episode discusses the harm the Haligonian government rolled out, the way Africvillians did everything they could to live joyous lives, the demolition and and destruction of the beautiful town, of course Eddie Carvery and his protest, but also the apology and ensuing compensation which took place in 2010. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/girlyouhaventheard