Viola Desmond

1. trained as a teacher and then became a combined hairdresser.

2. this is significant because after viola went to jail she came out stronger and more determined to put an end to racism against coloured people.

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4. viola called out racist people and took a stand against racism. she made a great impact then and her stand is still impacting us now.

5. because of the colour of her skin she was required to sit at the very back on the balcony. when she refused, the police were called and harassed her.

6. voila went to sit down in the main sitting area, but she was quickly interrupted by thetre employees.

7. Canadian black nova scotain woman.

8. one day her car broke down, so she went thetre to pass time while her car was being fixed.

9. education was at Bloomfield high school.