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view of Louisbourg 18th century

Reverend Richard Amos Ball died in 1925 but his legacy lived on far longer. Barber, minister and musician, he started his family band “Ball Family Jubilee Singers” and taught them how to play instruments as well as many others in his church…

Catherine Tolbart used to photograph porters at Rockhead’s Paradise while they stayed in Montreal, spending many evenings capturing their portraits, their interactions, and the lively setting of the club. Through this steady work, she met her former…

On July 24, 1957, CBC’s Here and There featured a visit to the Negro Community Centre, offering a clear view of its structure and impact within the St. Antoine district. The segment highlighted the centre’s interracial board of directors, ten Black…

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…

An important ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal to consider the conditions of life and the history of race before sentencing.