After a seven-year hiatus and two COVID cancellations, the New Glasgow Black Gala Homecoming event has officially returned. The Black community’s homecoming began in 1990 and usually takes place every five years and in years that end in zero and five. After a seven-year hiatus, it kicked off with a community meet and greet on […]
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The red, black, and green flag and Pan-Africanism’s historic connection to Nova Scotia
During African Heritage Month and Emancipation Day celebrations, the red, black, and green Pan-African flag is often seen flying outside of provincial legislatures, municipal town halls, learning institutions, police stations, and during proclamation ceremonies. But what is lesser known is the history of the flag and what it represents. A quick Google search reveals the […]
Former football pro hopes to inspire Black youth with free camp in North Preston
The owner of a football training and athletic development facility says he hopes a free football camp for youth taking place in North Preston this weekend will help break down barriers for kids who want to get into the sport. Micah Brown, the founder of BATLX, which is hosting the camp, said its mission is […]
Dalhousie professor hopes symposium encourages Black students to consider studying STEM
Dr. Afua Cooper, a professor of Black Studies at Dalhousie University, says she hopes a symposium at Dalhousie this week will inspire Black students to consider science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for their post-secondary studies. Cooper serves as the lead for A Black People’s History of Canada Project, which is hosting the symposium titled Past/Future: […]
Owner of roller dome optimistic business will skate to success
After taking a gamble on a new career as a business owner, Shane Upshaw, owner and operator of Upshaw’s Roller Dome in Spryfield, says he’s optimistic Halifax’s only indoor roller skating arena will be a hit. The father of four was working for an irrigation company installing underground water sprinklers when he decided to leave […]
Talking anti-Black racism in the LGBTQ community
Participants in a virtual speaker series titled Speak Truth to Power hosted by Dalhousie University recently took aim at anti-Black racism by white members of the LGBTQ community. The episode titled Black Queer and Trans Lives Also Matter aired last week, coinciding with Pride month and the Halifax Pride Festival. The all-Black LGBTQ panel members […]
Africa Festival of Arts and Culture returns to Halifax this week
Afrifest, the Africa Festival of Arts and Culture, returns to Halifax this week, and for the first time the event will take place over four days. Now in its 13th year, Afrifest features music and dance performances, as well as African food and vendors. The event starts on Thursday and runs through to Sunday at […]
Work at African Nova Scotian Justice Institute ‘something to celebrate’
The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute held a meet and greet Tuesday with representatives from a number of government departments and the African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition (ANSDPAD) to talk about the next steps in the institute’s work. Tuesday marked one year since the former Liberal government announced $4.8 million […]
Apology ‘just the start of something more’ for No. 2 Construction Battalion
Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, says the apology from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday “is a remarkable part of the journey of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.” “It’s been a long period of trying to create awareness, whether it was the start with Senator Ruck, or […]
Grandson of No. 2 Construction Battalion member hopes for ‘real apology,’ action on recommendations
The grandson of one of the members of No. 2 Construction Battalion, who is part of the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC), says he’s hoping for “a real apology” this Saturday and that recommendations made by the committee will become a reality. Robert Downey is one of the 22 members of the NAAC, which was […]
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