Africville Forever

In this episode host Eddie Carvery unpacks the Africville Heritage Trust's proposal to acquire more land at Africville, for a larger parking lot and marina. This proposal has once again divided the community into the people for the proposal, from the people against. Eddie Carvery, a descendant of Africville, criticizes the lack of inclusivity in the decision-making process and the potential limitations imposed by the land's National Historic Landmark status. He emphasizes the need for economic opportunities and community development to address generational trauma and displacement. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing historical preservation with future growth and the potential benefits of a UNESCO designation for funding. Eddie calls for a pause in decisions until the ongoing revisioning process is complete.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

This episode we sit down with two special guests, Lance a.k.a Aquakultre and JRDN, Africville decedents who are putting Nova Scotia on the map with their musical talent!The conversation explores the historical and contemporary significance of the Africville community's resilience, cultural legacy, and the need for a cultural hub to honour its rich heritage. Jordan and Aquaculture, two successful musicians, discuss their connections to Africville and its influence on their music. They emphasize the importance of community, cultural representation, and the need for a space to celebrate Black music and art. Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Today's  conversation centres around the importance of community in land reclamation, and gives hope to the descendants of Africville. Our guest Kavon Ward, an activist, discusses her work in reclaiming land, notably the return of Bruce's Beach to its original owners in 2022, a first in American history. Kavon also co-founded "Where is My Land?" to help others reclaim their property. The discussion between Kavon and our hosts Eddie and Alfred highlights the systemic racism and lack of resources that led to the displacement of black communities, drawing parallels to other cases like Africville and Russell City.  Kavon emphasizes the importance of community support, digital amplification, and strategic activism in the fight for land restoration and reparations.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Shaun Carvery, a descendent of Africville and a Detective with the Halifax Regional Police, joins Eddie and Alfred to chat about the dichotomy of his experience with regards to the unfairness in the systematic treatment of Africville decedents by the police.Eddie Carvery recounts a pivotal childhood memory from the 1996,  in Halifax, where his grandfather led a protest against the police, leading to a racial slur and physical violence. The conversation shifts to the history and ongoing struggles of Africville, a Black community displaced in the 1960s. Also Eddie's second cousin, Shaun, discusses his dual role as a police officer and community advocate, emphasizing the importance of internal change within institutions. Shaun highlights the need for continued education and advocacy, urging youth to seek out role models and strive for better opportunities. The discussion underscores the importance of community support and the ongoing fight for justice and recognition.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Alfred and Eddie are back, this time with guest Paula Gaviria Betancur, a human rights lawyer and UN expert.  The three have a conversation that explores the displacement and resettlement of communities, using the historical context of Africville and other  contemporary issues like in Colombia. Eddie discusses the forced relocation of Africville residents and the subsequent loss of community and dignity. Paula highlights the global issue of internally displaced persons (IDPs), noting that 71 million people were IDPs in 2022, compared to 40 million refugees. She emphasizes the importance of documenting and addressing the intangible losses and the need for inclusive, culturally sensitive resettlement strategies. The discussion underscores the resilience of displaced communities and the necessity of political will and community collaboration to achieve justice and reconciliation.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

For too long, the Africvillian survivors and descendents have been divided, hampering our efforts to take back the land and rebuild our unique community. Solutions exist, so we are looking around the world for stories, experts and activists who have helped displaced communities rebuild, in an effort to learn. Speaking to people like MsPaula Gaviria Betancur, Human Rights Lawyer and a Forced Displacement Expert, UN Special Rapporteur and Kavon Ward, Founder of Where Is My Land. We will also be looking inward, speaking to the next generation of Africvillians who are making waves and fighting their own battles in the name of advancement.So join us as we explore practical, inclusive solutions to unite our people.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

When the land was lost, the people of Africville lived on. With many forced into public housing, the generational trauma has not dampened the spirit. In this episode, we discuss Africville's next generation and its tireless drive to reclaim the legacy that was stolen from them.If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network 

In 2022, all that remains of Africville is a park full of monuments that hint at what once was. How did all levels of government get away with the total destruction of Africville? How could a proud and historical community be subjected to a trauma that still feels like an open wound?In this episode we follow the systematic eradication of Africville, and the effect it had on those who called it home.If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Today, the elders of Africville all share one common description of Africville. It was safe. Memories of happy childhoods, dinners, sports and church linger in the minds of those who had the privilege of an Africville childhood. From this cradle of love and support, grew talent that would shape the world.In this episode we uncover how Africville thrived and the joy its people still feel generations later.If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

From the moment Halifax was founded in 1749, enslaved African people were brought to dig out roads and begin building the city. An early Black community found refuge a few kilometres north on the southern shore of the Bedford Basin — an area that became Africville.This is the story of how that small collection of improvised homes, would become one of North America's most important Black communities.If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network

Under the shadow of the MacKay Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the protest camp of Eddy Carvery has stood firm as the longest civil rights protest in North American history.  Eddy had remained in defiance for nearly half a century. In this episode Eddy introduces us to the protest that has defined his adult life. The fight to claim the land of Africville back for its people.If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Join the fight at AfricvilleForever.comHosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonArtwork by Vanessa ThomasA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network 

In 1969, the last home in the Black community of Africville was flattened. The bulldozer was hired by a city that had schemed to claim this valuable land for generations.In this 5 part series, we will tell the story of this unique and beautiful place. Born out of adversity, it thrived as a safe haven for people of African descent in Canada.  If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever.Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred BurgessonA Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network