Tag: Africville

African Nova Scotian community, church leaders mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson and Dr. Leslie “Les” Oliver stand inside the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia in 2009, pointing toward a wall map showing African and Atlantic migration routes; a model ship exhibit is visible below, with a BlackNovaScotia.ca logo and Pan-African Nova Scotia graphic overlaid on the image.

African Nova Scotian journalists, clergy, and community leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 2009 visit to Nova Scotia in this Yahoo News–published Canadian Press article by Lyndsay Armstrong, revisiting his time at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia and its lasting local significance. Jackson died Tuesday in Chicago at age 84.

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.

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.

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 902-237-8745    Friday July 21st  7:00pm – Opening Ceremony and Reception    Saturday July 22nd  9:00am – 5:00pm – Basketball Camp-Community YMCA (Shawn Mantley 902-223-5093)  […]

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.