Once Upon A Black Halifax captures the history of the black community in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It talks about what it was like as they struggled to gain acceptance in the society at that time.
I was born and grew up in Halifax/Dartmouth before moving to Japan at the age of 23. I wish I had studied more about Halifax's black history then. This documentary was very informative and a good reminder that it is never to late to go back and learn. Thank you for making and uploading this even though it made me homesick.
In1980 Halifax had a girls ball team in spryfield named the Survivors. The team was not included on the list of girls ball teams for Halifax. I know this because I got a list of girls ball teams and was denied the right to play on all the teams on the list. When I complained that I was denied the right to play ball I was given the phone number for the survivors team. I became the only white player on a all black team. This show segregation in 1980.
That was good. I had two thoughts while watching this. There is no animosity in their story. No resentment. Just pride. It's nice to see. Then, Viola D is represented so nice on the ten dollar bill. Her image and her face look so pretty and pleasant and feminine. I live in Truro now but I grew up in Halifax and I miss it.
As an educator I am so impressed by this video, everyone thinks of Africville and Viola Desmond, but there is sooo much more to this story. I will be showing this video to my students. Beautifully done.
Love those $10 bills! Makes me so proud of the Black community in Nova Scotia. Resilience doesn't begin to describe their strength of character. I cherish my memory of having a friend who lived on Creighton Street where I spent time with her family. Having never seen a Black person until I was in my teens, I was fascinated by these
Thank you for this… I was born in the north end of Halifax in the mid 60s… it was a interesting time… the names and street names take me back thanks again 👍
Thank you for amplifying the voices of the victims of Africville, too many people don’t know about this
I unfortunately can’t do anything about the past but I promise my son will be taught never to judge a man or woman by the colour of their skin.
One only of what makes CDN best country is DISCRIMANTION PREJUDICES is not tolerated & still to present by govn'mt & its citizen ❤
I work at Northwood, glad to see Maye Sheppard,Mrs Daye and Jahalia Smith again , incredible ladies
I was born and grew up in Halifax/Dartmouth before moving to Japan at the age of 23. I wish I had studied more about Halifax's black history then. This documentary was very informative and a good reminder that it is never to late to go back and learn. Thank you for making and uploading this even though it made me homesick.
Ok! So it's not an Scottish, Irish, French, Jewish city. So this is the birthplace of hockey ? 😮
In1980 Halifax had a girls ball team in spryfield named the Survivors. The team was not included on the list of girls ball teams for Halifax. I know this because I got a list of girls ball teams and was denied the right to play on all the teams on the list. When I complained that I was denied the right to play ball I was given the phone number for the survivors team. I became the only white player on a all black team. This show segregation in 1980.
We must keep the history alive
That was good. I had two thoughts while watching this. There is no animosity in their story. No resentment. Just pride. It's nice to see. Then, Viola D is represented so nice on the ten dollar bill. Her image and her face look so pretty and pleasant and feminine. I live in Truro now but I grew up in Halifax and I miss it.
As an educator I am so impressed by this video, everyone thinks of Africville and Viola Desmond, but there is sooo much more to this story. I will be showing this video to my students. Beautifully done.
Love those $10 bills! Makes me so proud of the Black community in Nova Scotia. Resilience doesn't begin to describe their strength of character. I cherish my memory of having a friend who lived on Creighton Street where I spent time with her family. Having never seen a Black person until I was in my teens, I was fascinated by these
This was very helpful in getting a sense of black history in Nova Scotia, thank you! I would love to see more!
This was wonderful! Would love to see a part 2 ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you for this… I was born in the north end of Halifax in the mid 60s… it was a interesting time… the names and street names take me back thanks again 👍
thank you for sharing
Awesome video! Should have mentioned William Hall! ❤
Awesome...Watching this from Nassau Bahamas..My son lives in Halifax..Graduated from St Vincent
Thank you for making this and sharing it!!
Thank you for sharing and educating!
Congratulations on a moving and beautiful film. We learned so much from it. So moving.