Soaring African Nova Scotian pride
By Wendie L. Poitras
What is the biggest determinant of achievement in education?
Think bigger than teachers. It’s economics.
Tags: Opinion, ADHD, Children, Education, Opinionated, Schools, Teachers, Trauma
Rocky and Joan: A history of sacrifice
Burnley “Rocky” Jones and Joan Jones fought for civil rights in Nova Scotia and were targeted because of it. Their sacrifices built a community that continues to fight against the oppressive racism in this province.
Tags: City, Burnley “Rocky” Jones, History, Nova Scotia, Racism
Gentrifying Blackness in Halifax's inner city
Where will I say I'm from when this place no longer exists?
Tags: City, Opinionated, North End, Gentrification, African Nova Scotian
Building a case for an Africentric school
Over the last several years, I've been one of the few Black teachers in the schools I've worked in. This matters.
Tags: City, African Nova Scotian, Education, Opinion, Race, Schools
African Nova Scotians have a history hundreds of years older than Canada, and a flag is one way to celebrate that.
Tags: Arts + Culture, Visual Art
Dungeons & Dragons class at MSVU this winter, nearly full already
By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
King's president says funds invested in weapons manufacturers reduced to zero
Alan Syliboy massive retrospective at Dal Art Gallery hosts artist talk next Saturday
Two weeks after being attacked on Argyle Street, this couple is still waiting for answers from the police
By Julie Lawrence