Tag: Africville

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.

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 we approach the one-year anniversary of the shooting that took place during last year’s Africville Reunion, BlackNovaScotia.ca stands with the entire community, especially the families, elders, youth, and organizers whose spirits were tested that day and in the months since.

40th Africville Reunion Agenda [July 20th-31st]

Africville Reunion 2022 - Photo: Amanda Carvery

 40th Africville Reunion (Agenda Updated Friday, June 30th, 2023 on Facebook)  Thursday July 20th  6am – Set Up-If you are a newcomer and need a space please contact Irving Carvery […]

Kaleb Simmonds and Andru Winter are making more than music

Photo: Kaleb Simmonds

On Sept. 1., Black Nova Scotian R&B star Kaleb Simmonds celebrated the release of his and comrade Andru Winter’s new single No Control. Simmonds streamed the new track on his TV and streaming video of himself while interacting with his Instagram followers in the comments.