The Rogue Washinton Black - Balloon over Barbados, Landfall in Halifax

A boy rises-- Barbados diminishing below, Halifax widening ahead. Trade when tied these locations; conscience did, too. Halifax became a safe harbour for those running from the American South, proof that location can discover morality. Africville shows both the strength of Black community and the expenses of forgetting. Throughout decades, Barbadian arrivals added 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 teaser and find out about Africville and the Underground Railroad.