by Kehoe, Rachel.
[ ] Authors: Robson, Wanda,--1926-2022. | Charles, Chelsea,--1994- | Hudson, Kirstie,--1976- Published by : Orca Book Publishers, ([Victoria, British Columbia] :) Physical details: 87 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Desmond, Viola, --1914-1965 | Race discrimination --Nova Scotia --History. | Human rights --Nova Scotia --History. | Civil rights --Nova Scotia --History. | Civil rights --Canada --History. | Blacks --Nova Scotia --Biography. | Women, Black --Nova Scotia --Biography. | Black Canadians --Nova Scotia --Biography. | Segregation --Canada --Nova Scotia --History. | Civil rights workers --Biography --Juvenile literature. | Women, Black --Biography. | Blacks --Biography. | Nova Scotia --History. | Biography, Juvenile. --local Year : 2023| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jean Elementary School | Hackmatack | 921 DES | Available |
"Edited by Kirstie Hudson"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-81) and index.
An act of bravery -- The Davis family -- A fair education -- Equal from the start -- Chasing a dream -- Black beauty culture comes to Canada -- She will not be moved -- One single cent -- Taking a stand -- Moving on -- Viola's legacy.
On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the 'whites-only' section of a movie theater in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. By taking a heroic stand against racial segregation, Viola became a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.