BLM PADLET by Austyn Nickerson

Viola Desmond

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:16:49 UTC

Viola Desmond was a Canadian businesswoman who became a civil rights pioneer after refusing to leave a whites-only section of a movie theater in Nova Scotia in 1946. Her act of resistance helped spark the fight against racial segregation in Canada.

Rosa Parks

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:17:38 UTC

Rosa Parks is known for her courageous act of defiance when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. This act helped ignite the U.S. civil rights movement.

Jean Augustine

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:18:26 UTC

Jean Augustine is the first African Canadian woman to be elected to the House of Commons in Canada. She fought for the creation of Black History Month in Canada, promoting the history and contributions of Black Canadians.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:19:00 UTC

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and activist. She uses her platform to advocate for women's rights and racial equality, particularly in her book "Americanah," which discusses issues of race and immigration.

Nelson Mandela

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:19:30 UTC

Nelson Mandela was a key figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. After spending 27 years in prison, he became South Africa's first Black president and led the country through reconciliation and healing.

Tessa McWatt

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:20:01 UTC

Tessa McWatt is a Canadian author and activist whose work focuses on identity, race, and social justice. She advocates for racial inclusion through literature and public speaking.

Martin Luther King Jr.

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:20:29 UTC

Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, famous for his nonviolent approach to fighting racial segregation and discrimination. His "I Have a Dream" speech became a symbol of hope for equality.

Marley Dias

austynnickerson — 2025-01-12 16:21:43 UTC

Marley Dias is a young activist and founder of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, which aims to collect and promote books that feature Black girls as the main characters. Her efforts have helped bring attention to the lack of diversity in children's literature and have empowered young people to take action for social change.