I noticed that we have a ten dollar bill with a new face, that of Viola Desmond. She is Canada's Rosa Parks. It is the first time a Canadian woman has appeared on Canadian currency. Desmond was a cosmetics pioneer for black women and ran a succesful business. In 1946 she entered a segregated movie theatre and was asked to move from a good seat. She refused and was jailed. You can read about this here.
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Hi Christine how interesting xx
Very interesting. Nice that at least she has a surviving sister to appreciate this honor for her.
I'm glad she is being honoured, she was a courageous woman. Hugs, Valerie
She's got a lovely face!
I will check out the link - like your sketch.
I keep drawing the same old thing! You are inspired.
Oh, I feel so sorry for black people.
So nice to finally see a woman honoured!
And really nice artwork, as always :)
We often forget these cases aren't just in the deep south.
I was really happy to see the new $10 bill. Finally a wonderful woman honoured.
Good for her!
Really nice painting :) Really nice article. A good way to start the day.
took way too long for this to happen, glad it finally did
I like your sketch.
Thanks for the article.
All the best Jan
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