On the edge of Halifax once stood Africville, a Black community founded in the 19th century that endured decades of neglect and systemic racism. Without proper services like clean water or sewage, residents were marginalized by the very city that surrounded them. In the 1960s, officials ordered Africville demolished, forcing families from their homes in the name of “urban renewal.” What was lost was more than houses—it was culture, history, and identity. Today, Africville remains a symbol of injustice, resilience, and the long fight for recognition.