Why was a Black-owned housing co-op shrouded in mystery? This descendant found out

This CBC article explores the history surrounding a Black-owned housing cooperative in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A descendant of one of the co-op’s founding families sets out to uncover the history and significance of the Martin Street Co-operative. The co-op was established in the 1960s as part of the Antigonish Movement, a social justice movement promoting cooperative living. The research uncovers the challenges and opposition the co-op residents faced. Topics include: the Antigonish Movement, the struggle for home ownership, African Nova Scotians, and the erasure of Black history.