Civil rights activist Viola Desmond died on this day in 1965 at the age of 50. Today, she is remembered for challenging racial discrimination when refusing to leave the Whites-only section of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, NS. Watch her #HeritageMinute to learn more: | Historica Canada
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Civil rights activist Viola Desmond died on this day in 1965 at the age of 50. Today, she is remembered for challenging racial discrimination when refusing to leave the Whites-only section of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, NS. Watch her #HeritageMinute to learn more: | Historica Canada
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Viola Desmond's sister recounts incredible Halifax Explosion survival story
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Viola Desmond's sister recounts incredible Halifax Explosion survival story
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9 years before Rosa Parks’ historic act of defiance in Montgomery, Alabama, Viola Desmond took a stand against racial discrimination in Canada, by taking a seat. Here is the history of Viola Desmond. #BlackHistoryMonth. 📸 Gettyimages | HISTORY
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9 years before Rosa Parks’ historic act of defiance in Montgomery, Alabama, Viola Desmond took a stand against racial discrimination in Canada, by taking a seat. Here is the history of Viola Desmond. #BlackHistoryMonth. 📸 Gettyimages | HISTORY
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Wanda Robson, the youngest sister of the late civil rights activist Viola Desmond and an activist in her own right, has died. Read more of her legacy: www.cbc.ca/1.6342349 | CBC Nova Scotia
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Wanda Robson, the youngest sister of the late civil rights activist Viola Desmond and an activist in her own right, has died. Read more of her legacy: www.cbc.ca/1.6342349 | CBC Nova Scotia
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Viola Desmond's legacy remembered in Nova Scotia
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Viola Desmond's legacy remembered in Nova Scotia
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Viola Desmond was arrested at the Roseland Theatre 70 years ago
Viola Desmond was arrested at the Roseland Theatre 70 years ago
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On this day in 1946, Viola Desmond's life would change forever after she was arrested for sitting in the whites-only section of a movie theatre. Her fight against racism would inspire a movement. | Canadian Museum for Human Rights
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On this day in 1946, Viola Desmond's life would change forever after she was arrested for sitting in the whites-only section of a movie theatre. Her fight against racism would inspire a movement. | Canadian Museum for Human Rights
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When Viola Desmond was 32, her car broke down and she decided to see a movie. That seemingly random occurrence changed her life, and Canadian history. WATCH: | Ottawa Citizen
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Viola Desmond receives posthumous apology and free pardon in 2010
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Legacy of Viola Desmond celebrated with original musical
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Civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond commemorated at site of her 1946 arrest
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Civil-rights pioneer Viola Desmond named first women on $10 bill
Dec 8, 2016
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N.S. civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond honoured at place of arrest
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Viola Desmond, the Black Woman Who Fought Against Segregation in Canada
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To kick off #BlackHistoryMonth, today #TheView spotlights Canadian civil rights activist Viola Desmond, who stood her ground against racial segregation and inspired the country’s civil rights movement. Learn more: https://abcn.ws/3L1HN0H | The View
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Long Road to Justice - The Viola Desmond Story (Full Documentary)
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Ontario teenager Varishini Deochand became the driving force behind a symbolic repayment to Viola Desmond. #TheMoment | CBC News: The National
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What You Need To Know About Civil Rights Activist Viola Desmond - Chatelaine
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Nova Scotia reimburses court fees, fine paid by civil rights icon Viola Desmond
Feb 14, 2021
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Vaughan student prompts Nova Scotia to repay Viola Desmond
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Viola Desmond: The Inspirational Story of Canada's Rosa Parks! #blackhistorymonth
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Activist Wanda Robson, sister of Viola Desmond, dead at 95
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HISTORY OF | Remembering Viola Desmond
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Wanda Robson, the sister of Nova Scotia activist Viola Desmond, said she was "so proud" that her sister was chosen to be the new face of the Canadian ten dollar bill. LEARN MORE: http://globalnews.ca/news/3114108/bank-of-canada-set-to-announce-first-canadian-woman-on-front-of-banknote/ | Global News
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Tribute song to Viola Desmond by 3 N.S. artists 'a message of resilience'
May 18, 2018
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Who is notable Canadian Viola Desmond?
Dec 8, 2016
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Before Bermuda’s Theatre Boycott… There Was Viola Desmond
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Save a Seat for Viola campaign honours an early activist for Black History Month
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The ABC’s of Viola Desmond
Mar 27, 2017
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