Destruction
07/18/22 • 31 min
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.com
Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson
Artwork by Vanessa Thomas
A 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.com
Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson
Artwork by Vanessa Thomas
A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network
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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.com
Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson
Artwork by Vanessa Thomas
A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network
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Forever
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.com
Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson
Artwork by Vanessa Thomas
A Podstarter production for Frequency Podcast Network
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