Viola Desmond: Her Life and Times - Reynolds, Graham; Robson, Wanda

As New; In 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in a whites-only section of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Her singular act of courage was a catalyst in the struggle for racial equality that eventually ended segregation in Nova Scotia. While many Canadians know that Viola Desmond is the first Black, non-royal woman to be featured on Canadian currency, few know the details of her life and legacy. Accessible, concise and timely, this book tells the incredible, important story of Viola Desmond, considered by many to be Canada's Rosa Parks.
As New
Soft cover
Roseway Publishing
2018
Winnipeg, MB