Historian and author Jim Walker
Halifax Examiner Saturday columnistEl Jonesspeaks withJim Walker, a noted History professor at the University of Waterloo and a member of the Order of Canada. Walker is the co-author of a recent (auto)biography of iconic black activist and lawyer Burnley “Rocky” Jones.
Also, The Borg Ship hasstalled outon Argyle Street, with an announcement this week that the beleaguered convention centre won’t meet its projected April 1 opening date. This is the third deadline that developer Joe Ramia has missed. Ships may start here, but apparently conventions don’t.
Copies of Revolutionary: Burnley “Rocky” Jones can be ordered throughFernwood Publishing.
The book is also available at Bookmark on Spring Garden Road