Viola Desmond

Viola Desmond was a Canadian civil rights activist who challenged racial segregation in Nova Scotia. She is also a writer and environmentalist. Desmond was born in 1919 in Boudreau, Nova Scotia, and grew up in Truro. She was a prominent figure in the Nova Scotia civil rights movement and was known for her activism and advocacy. Desmond passed away in 1965. She is remembered for her courage and determination in the face of adversity.