Africville

The importance of revitalizing Africville

By: Mason Mattu, News Writer Content warning: forced displacement and racial violence are central topics in this article. Imagine sitting at home one day and looking outside your window. There, you see a garbage truck parked outside. A city employee raps loudly on the door and demands you leave your home. This home has been in your family for generations and is a cornerstone to your connection to your heritage. It would probably be one of your worst nightmares; your entire livelihood taken away from you. For the residents of Africville, who were forced from their homes during the massive…

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