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Viola Desmond: A Trailblazer in Canadian Civil Rights

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Viola Desmond: A Trailblazer in Canadian Civil Rights

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Viola Desmond was a Black Canadian businesswoman who was active in addressing racial segregation in Nova Scotia.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/viola-desmond

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Viola Desmond's Stand Against Racial Discrimination in 1946

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Viola Desmond's Stand Against Racial Discrimination in 1946

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Viola Desmond fought racial segregation in 1946 by refusing to leave a whites-only section of a movie theatre in Nova Scotia. She was wrongfully arrested, fined and jailed.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Viola-Desmond

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Despite being arrested, fined and losing her case, her bravery and defiance resulted in a powerful anti-racial movement in Canada.

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Viola Desmond's bold stand against racial injustice has an ongoing impact on society. Her activities contributed to raising awareness about racial injustice and played an important part in Canada's fight for civil rights and equality. The movement she started has opened up possibilities for progress and social change by highlighting the significance of standing up to injustice and pushing for inclusivity and equality.

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This is a short video on her life and experiences.

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Informative website to learn more about her 

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Informative website to learn more about her 

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https://humanrights.ca/story/one-womans-resistance

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The Honourable Mayann Francis, Former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

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Viola Desmond helped inspire Canada’s civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat in a movie theatre. Now, she is on the $10 bill.

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Viola Desmond was named a National Historic Person in 2018. Viola Desmond also  has a public school named after her which honours her "her"oism and contributions. She became the first Canadian woman to appear on Canada's $10 bill.

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Just an Activist? No! A business women as well!

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Just an Activist? No! A business women as well!