There was a community that existed for 150 years right next to Halifax. The black village of Africville dealt with racism, indifference from Halifax and plenty of tragedies. It was also a community with a strong sense of belonging, where people helped each other and some thrived. This is the story of Africville, the community that existed until Halifax literally bulldozed it to dust.

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The Trials and Triumphs of Africville