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Black Theatre Workshop interviews one of their founders, Clarence Bayne, on the creation of the theatre company.

This medal represents the type of award Bannister won in 1876, symbolizing official validation of his artistic excellence. Its inclusion emphasizes the institutional significance of his achievement.

These 1936 city council meeting minutes recommending the approval of another “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church shows continuity in the community’s traditions. Just like the 1927 approval, this later request highlights how residents of…

These 1927 city council meeting minutes approving a “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church show how the community organized events and worked with the city to support their own needs. Small details like this help to highlight how active and…

Actor Chimwemwe Miller explains the impact of Black Theatre Workshop, and how art is inherently political.

The Walking Africville Audio Tour is an immersive exploration of the former community, guided by the voices of former residents. The audios, along with the historical maps and photographs, form a tour that allows listeners to connect the physical…

This posthumous report reflects the lingering racism, with writers still questioning whether a Black artist could truly have created the work attributed to him. Its inclusion exposes how paternalistic narratives persisted even after his death,…

This article explains why Shauntay Grant created a children’s book to revisit the legacy of Africville. It highlights how the story offers a gentle, age‑appropriate entry point into a painful chapter of Canadian history, the story conveys a sense of…

This CBC article highlights a documentary featuring Irvine and Daisy Carvery, two former Africville residents. Through their personal stories, this piece captures the community’s resilience, daily life, and the challenges of displacement following…

“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…