Africville
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Former Africville residents and descendants receive global recognitionFormer residents and descendants of Africville in Halifax are finally receiving global recognition for their significant contribution to Canadian history.CanadaDec 2
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Community members call for action and solidarity in wake of Africville shootingCommunity members are calling for action and solidarity in the wake of the Africville shooting in Halifax that sent five people to hospital.CanadaAug 8
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‘The bullet is in her spine:’ Teen girl shot at Africville reunion faces long recoveryThe teenager was hit by a bullet as she held a toddler and was taken to hospital, her cousin said. Police have said four other people were also taken to hospital.CrimeAug 2
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‘We’re over words now’: Advocate demands action in wake of Africville shootingQuentrel Provo says Halifax Regional Police need to do more to address gun violence. His comments come after five bystanders were hit by gunfire at the Africville reunion.CrimeJul 31
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Africville reunion: Witness describes shooting as ‘warzone,’ community groups uniteA former resident of Africville is 'livid' about the gunfire that left five bystanders injured and put her grandchildren in danger. She is not alone as community groups unite.CrimeJul 29
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5 people shot after gunfire exchanged at Africville reunion in HalifaxFive people were shot, including one believed to have life-threatening injuries, after two men exchanged gunfire in a crowd at Africville Reunion in Halifax, police said.CrimeJul 28
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Halifax police investigating hate-motivated incident after noose found at Africville ParkPolice are investigating an alleged hate-motivated incident after a noose was found in Africville Park, which memorializes the historic Black community razed in the 1960s.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing titleBorn in 1870 in Africville, a once-thriving community in the north end of Halifax, Dixon was renowned for his stamina, speed and innovative training methods.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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New Africville Forever podcast preserves community’s tragic, resilient historyThe Africville Forever podcast is giving voice to those affected by the destruction of Africville, a once-thriving Black community in Halifax's north end.CanadaJul 5, 2022
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Africville cookbook sheds light on the importance of documenting family stories'In the Africville Kitchen, The Comforts of Home' celebrates the history of African Nova Scotians and it contains recipes that have not been written down until now.CanadaDec 16, 2020
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