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The Rogue Washinton Black - Halifax: Safe Harbour, Hard History

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A young boy arises-- Barbados shrinking below, Halifax widening ahead. Trade when tied these locations; conscience did, too. Halifax became a safe harbour for those running from the American South, evidence that geography can learn morality. Africville reveals both the strength of Black community and the expenses of forgetting. Throughout decades, Barbadian arrivals included rhythm and solve to Canadian life: Joe Sealy's chords, Oliver Jones's swing, Anne Cools's trailblazing service, Cameron Bailey's curatorial eye. The Atlantic bridge brings more than cargo; it carries character. See the clip-- then see the sources, context, and lived history. Barbadian identity