Category: Politics

DJ Ryan Somers Calls for Action if Eddie Carvery Faces Eviction

Split-screen image featuring two Black men. On the left, a bald man with a trimmed beard wears sunglasses and a "Black Excellence" T-shirt, seated in front of a microphone in a radio studio. On the right, an older man with a grey beard smiles slightly, dressed in a brown hooded jacket and knit cap, standing outdoors near a green field. Above them, bold text reads: “WE NEED TO BE THERE TO STOP IT!” framed by a thick gold border.

A few days ago, BlackNovaScotia.ca reported on circulating claims that legendary Africville protestor Eddie Carvery was facing possible eviction from the land he’s occupied and defended for decades. While the details remain murky – including whether it’s the Africville Museum or the City of Halifax pushing for his removal – the story struck a nerve and spread rapidly through the African Nova Scotian community and beyond.

Report: Halifax Moves to Evict Final Africville Resident

A split-screen image framed in red shows two men. On the left is an older Black man in a brown jacket and hooded sweatshirt, smiling slightly while standing outside on a cloudy day. On the right is a white man in formal regalia, including a ceremonial gold chain, speaking at a podium with uniformed officials in the background. A bold black banner across the middle reads: “Report: Halifax Moves to Evict Final Africville Resident.”

A social media post circulating this week claims the City of Halifax has served long-time Africville land defender Eddie Carvery with notice to remove his trailer from Africville Park — the site where he has lived for decades as part of a peaceful protest against the City’s historic displacement of Africville’s Black residents.

The Africville Lawsuit – Why It Still Matters

A weathered RV parked near the waterfront is covered in vibrant graffiti art. The left side features a large, stylized portrait of a man with a beard in orange, blue, and black tones. Bold graffiti text across the side reads “AFRICVILLE PROTEST.” Additional text on the right side says “50 YEARS” and “ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE.” Several empty chairs and a small deck are set up in front of the RV, with overgrown grass surrounding the area under a cloudy sky.

This past year, renewed legal efforts from original Africville residents and descendants, such as Eddie and Victor Carvery, have pushed back into court to seek justice that was never fully delivered. These are not just symbolic gestures. These are legal actions with real implications for land reclamation and financial redress.

[VIDEO] Advocate challenges dismissal of DND employee after 30 years with the Canadian military

Lionel Beals & Rocky Coward

As we celebrate this year’s Black History Month, this special edition of Community Update highlights the ongoing struggle against racism and injustice faced by Black individuals, particularly within the Canadian Armed Forces. Reflecting on the historical context, including the formation of Canada’s first all-Black military regiment during World War One, the program focuses on recent events involving community advocate Rubin “Rocky” Coward and Lionel Beals, a former Department of National Defense employee.

Beals was fired after being accused of misconduct, an allegation he vehemently denies. Coward, a retired senior noncommissioned officer and community advocate, has taken up Beals’ case, alleging systemic racism within the military.

DeRico Symonds: Legal Strategist talks Black Justice Strategy [VIDEO]

Derico Symonds, a prominent activist and advocate dedicated to advancing the cause of Black and African Nova Scotian communities in Halifax. With years of experience in the provincial government's Department of Justice, Symonds has now taken on a new role as the Senior Justice Strategist for the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute. In his latest endeavor, Symonds is spearheading a series of community engagement sessions across the province, aimed at developing a comprehensive Black Justice Strategy. Join us as we explore his journey and the vital work he's doing to create a more equitable and just society for all.

Derico Symonds, a prominent activist and advocate dedicated to advancing the cause of Black and African Nova Scotian communities in Halifax. With years of experience in the provincial government’s Department of Justice, Symonds has now taken on a new role as the Senior Justice Strategist for the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute.

In his latest endeavor, Symonds is spearheading a series of community engagement sessions across the province, aimed at developing a comprehensive Black Justice Strategy.

Why you should care about the Crown’s problematic case against Randy Riley

The prosecution of Randy Riley rests on racist tropes of violent and animalistic Black men and a vulnerable, unquestionable white woman - By: El Jones - [CLICK THE PHOTO TO READ THE ARTICLE]

…These phone data were also used in Randy’s 2018 conviction, meaning that the Crown had the phone records in its possession in 2021 when Fuller came forward with her new story.

The Crown lawyers — Peter Craig and Stephen Anstey — either never bothered to use their own evidence to confirm Fuller’s new story, or they simply didn’t care that this discrepancy existed….

Halifax appoints first Black police chief: Don MacLean

Halifax Regional Council approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the Acting Chief of Police. MacLean, who is currently Deputy Chief of Operations, assumes the position on Sept. 16 following the retirement of Chief Dan Kinsella on Sept. 15.

First African Nova Scotian Chief Judge of Provincial, Family Courts Appointed: Perry Borden

New Chief Judge of Provincial, Family Courts, Perry Borden.

Judge Perry F. Borden will be the new chief judge of the Nova Scotia provincial and family courts.

Judge Borden was appointed to the bench in 2020 after serving as a Crown attorney with the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service. His time there included five years in the special prosecutions service, focusing on cybercrime, child pornography, child-luring and sexual assault offences.