Tag: Desmond

Many African Nova Scotians have courageously changed the cultural landscape of our province by standing up for what’s right and fighting against inequality. Many activists do not aspire to become advocates for equality; sometimes it just happens. Viola Irene Desmond was a black businesswoman who is celebrated as a pioneer in the social justice movement. Desmond challenged racial inequality in a movie theatre in New Glasgow. It may be difficult for many of our students today to comprehend that there was a dark time in our history when African Nova…

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