Day: 28 June 2025

Africville Reunion Shooting: In Advance of the One-Year Anniversary

A young Black woman with long braided hair smiles gently while wearing a white top. She stands outdoors in front of a red vehicle and a brick building, with other people and cars visible in the background. This is Chrishia Carvery, the victim of the 2023 Africville shooting.

As the one-year anniversary of the Africville Reunion shooting approaches, this piece reflects on the 2024 incident that left five people injured, including 17-year-old Chrishia Carvery, who was paralyzed. It also notes the ongoing lack of arrests and the community’s continued calls for healing and accountability.