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Description
The video “Remembering Africville” is from the animated web series History Bits. It tells the story of the Africville, a black community that had existed in Halifax for 150 years before being bulldozed by the city. The video describes the justifications used by the city for its actions as well as the many environmental racists acts that had occurred in the neighborhood. The video also reveals the present-day spirit of the community that is still thriving in spite of the injustice suffered.
Lessons plans and activity suggestions are available here for teachers to use in their classrooms.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
The animated video “Remembering Africville” is a thought-provoking journey through the actions that led to the demise of the Black settlement community in the 1960’s. With its focus on social justice, this video and the accompanying activity guide could be used as a case study for the upper elementary Social Studies classroom.
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Themes Addressed
Human Health & Environment (2)
- Environmental Contaminants & Health Hazards
- Quality of Life
Human Rights (2)
- Environmental Racism/Justice
- Social Justice
