# Viola Desmond
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Viola Irene Desmond (July 6, 1914 – February 7, 1965) was a Canadian civil rights activist and businesswoman of Black Nova Scotian descent. In 1946 she challenged racial segregation at a cinema in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia by refusing to leave a whites-only area of the Roseland Theatre. For this, she was convicted of a minor tax violation for the one-cent tax difference between the seat she had paid for and the seat she used, which was more expensive.
Episode 35: Viola Desmond - Black History Month Acknowledgement
Viola Desmond (1914-1965)
Viola lived in Halifax Nova Scotia
She stood up to Canada's racist laws in 1946
She opened Vi's Studio of Beauty Culture
In 1944 she opened Desmond School of Beauty Culture, which was the first school in Canada to train Black beauty culturists.
She stood up to racist pol…
Episode 12 | "Valentine's Day"
This episode on the Chat2Much Podcast starts with a Valentine’s Day and mental health check in as Ayo claims he’s not looking for love while the room questions his effort. A debate about approaching women at the gym turns into crush talk, communication habits, and Rex sharing why Valentine’s means …
323: Speechless
In today’s episode, I talk about the latest improvements to my setup, this week’s soundclip courtesy of Zurich High School, reflections on the last episode, AI slop, Black History Month, and how finishing Light Bringer left me speechless.
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Daily Trivia 554: Keurig, April Showers, and more
Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!
1. The NHL Playoff Picture is set, and includes 3 Canadian teams, but how many are from Ontario?
1 (The Ottawa Senators)
2. What name is given to the small, sealed …
A journey to Africadia with George Elliott Clarke
Viola Desmond was arrested 75 years ago this month for refusing to leave her seat in the “whites only” section of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. This brave stand by a Black Nova Scotian against the segregation rules of the day in Nova Scotia would inspire future generations to break d…
The Fight Against Canada's Devils | Ep. 22
What's up yall ! On today's episode we are looking at Black Canada's fight for equality.
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-Deachman, Bruce. “15 Canadian Stories: Viola Desmond, Reluctant Social Activist.” ottawacitizen…
Story of Writing July 6, 2026
Louis Pasteur uses a vaccine to save a nine-year-old boy who was mauled by a rabid dog, Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a military bus, and the birthday club includes Marc Chagall and Viola Desmond - with a reading of Lucille Clifton's poem "won't you celebrate with me."
Received, not achieved
Our society values achievement. That’s one of the reasons we have things like trophies, ribbons, A-pluses, and year-end bonuses.
If we’re not careful we can start to think that our value is connected to our achievements. “I’m only truly valuable if others recognize me, or if I have a lot …
Mayann Francis Audiobook by The Honourable Mayann Francis
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Mayann FrancisSubtitle: An Honourable LifeCategories: Biography, Female ProtagonistAuthor: The Honourable Mayann FrancisNarrator: The Honourable Mayann FrancisPublisher: Nimbus PublishingRelease date: 12-12-2019Language: EnglishS…
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