"Africville is bulldozed in 1965. Halifax politicians are glad to see that the eyesore has vanished. To the people who reside in Africville, a way of life is gone. Africville's roots date back to 1830 when it was settled by people who fled slavery in America. After years of paying city taxes and being denied many modern conveniences, the once vibrant agricultural community is in decline. A municipal dump seals Africville's fate as it becomes rat-infested and the environment is slum-like. Boyd's play is a fictionalized account of people trying to save their homes. Africville residents are evicted without compensation. The play could be taught in conjunction with "The Book of Negroes." "--Ministry of Education website. .

English language arts 30 (2013).