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Viola Desmond - Businesswoman and activist who took on racial discrimination in Nova Scotia Canada

Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation
Episode • Nov 23, 2018 • 11m

Viola Desmond was a businesswoman who started her own hair care and skin products company as well as a school to train other black woman to do the same. She fought racial discrimination which helped to galvanize the Civil Rights movement in Canada. Enjoy!!