Viola Desmond - A Woman's Brave Stand Against Discrimination in Canada Canadian History for Kids True Canadian Heroes - Paperback

by Professor Beaver (Author)

Viola Desmond was an accidental game changer. She built a career as a beautician and businesswoman. But her one act of defiance triggered a revolution in which the black persons of Nova Scotia began to stand up for their rights. Back in the days, there was an unspoken rule on segregation based on color. Viola challenged that rule when she stood in court. Read about her inspiring story today.