Africville was once a thriving Black community founded by former slaves who fled America for Halifax before city officials destroyed it in the 1960s. But now, UNESCO recognizes it as a place of international significance.
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Africville's history, the celebration of the new designation, and what the Black community hopes will come out of the declaration. Heidi Petracek looks back on Africville's history, the celebration of the new designation, and what the Black community hopes will come out of the declaration.2 days ago1 day ago18 months ago
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