"Irvine Carvery's A 'Born Optimist'," in Stephenkimber.com, November 1994.
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Title
"Irvine Carvery's A 'Born Optimist'," in Stephenkimber.com, November 1994.
Description
“Irvine Carvery’s a Born Optimist” by Stephen Kimber is a profile of Irvine Carvery written in 1994 that showcases Africville’s story within its continuing legacy. The article emphasizes resilience and pride among former residents and their descendants demonstrating how Africville’s spirit persists in contemporary memory and activism. He speaks of his dream of rebuilding Africville and the importance of the sense of community within that dream, a sense of community directly inspired by the original settlement, he also brings up real steps that could be taken toward accomplishing his dream further proving just how well thought out it is. Through these reflections, the piece demonstrates that Africville’s identity and values as a tight-knit community remain alive in contemporary memory, inspiring ongoing efforts to honour, protect, and celebrate its heritage.
Creator
Author: Stephen Kimber
Source
Halifax Daily News
Publisher
Stephen Kimber
Date
November 1994
Rights
Stephen Kimber
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Citation
Author: Stephen Kimber, “"Irvine Carvery's A 'Born Optimist'," in Stephenkimber.com, November 1994.,” Black Canadian History Exhibit, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/mathieu-black-canadian-history-exhibit/items/show/643.