Viola Davis Desmond

ViolaGoogleViola Davis Desmond is an important person who had contributed to stopping segregation. She changed the minds of many white people by changing their thoughts on black people. Many black people were treated unfairly due to the colour of their skin. Desmond had been throughout many events that made her a memorable person today. Viola Desmond fought for her rights as well as many other blacks since they were not treated well as human beings.

Viola was born on July 6, 1914. Viola grew up in a household with 10 siblings. She is a Canadian hero. Her father, a black, worked as a barber. Her mother was white and was the daughter of a minister. Viola’s parents took part in the community which sooner inspired her to become an independent businesswoman. Although Viola was raised in a middle-class family she managed to study at the field beauty culture school in Montreal. Viola grew up in Halifax and married Jack Desmond who was also a hairdresser.

While she was getting her car fixed, Viola wanted to watch a movie. In the theatre, there was a section for the blacks and a section for the whites. She sat on the “wrong” place at the movie theatre and was arrested for not paying the taxes which was only one penny. She was really upset to see how the black people are treated differently and how they didn't have an opportunity like others, so she fought for the black people to be treated equally as a human being. She influenced the minds of many white people by changing their opinions on black people. She fought to bring an end to the segregation law.

10 dollar billGoogleAfter her death on 7 February, 1965 many people continue to remember her. After she became well known, the government decided to put her face on the 10 dollar bill in 2018 because of her strength and bravery.