Black Nova Scotians

• Charge in N.S. case involving noose sign comes after 18-month investigation

  An African Nova Scotian woman who brought an offensive sign to the public's attention says she hopes the charge sends a message that anti-Black racism is unacceptable.

  Canada

  May 19
  
• New community-led centre for Black Nova Scotians who interact with justice system

  "The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute is part of a new path, where community experts will help lead the way as we work to build a more equitable province, together."

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021
  
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• Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: book celebrates 50 Black heroes

  'Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians' by Lindsay Ruck features more than 50 stories and was published just in time for Black History Month.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Action plan to advance economic development of African Nova Scotians launched

  The Road to Economic Prosperity Action Plan was designed by and for the African Nova Scotian community, to improve entrepreneurship, investment and infrastructure.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
• El Jones proposes committee to address defunding police to Halifax police board

  El Jones was appointed to present to the board a proposal on creating a committee that would 'recommend a definition of defunding the police.'

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020
• N.S. appoints members to Council on African Canadian Education after months-long delay

  In September, Churchill said responding to COVID-19 and preparing for reopening schools was to blame for the delay in filling vacant seats on the council.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2020
• As N.S. premier apologizes for systemic racism, Black Nova Scotians voice concern over lack of consultation

  El Jones says the province failed to appropriately communicate and consult with Black and Indigenous communities before making the apology.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2020
• Municipality paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ murals in Halifax and Dartmouth

  'This art installation is the municipality’s way of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement,' said a Halifax Regional Municipality news release.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2020
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• Canadian officials urged to collect race-based health data during COVID-19

  Is the coronavirus disproportionately affecting Black Canadians? Experts believe so but Nova Scotia and Canada don't collect race-based data.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2020
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• Halifax looks to assess public opinion, trust of municipal police forces

  HRP and Halifax District RCMP are looking find out the level of 'public trust and confidence in policing' in the municipality.

  Politics

  Jul 2, 2020