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Viola Desmond: What Makes a Leader + What is a Legacy?

Viola Desmond: What Makes a Leader + What is a Legacy?

What is racial segregation, why was it practiced in Canada, and what has changed or remained the same? How does learning about civil rights leaders benefit us? What is the relationship between anti-Black racism and activism, and what defines a leader? Students will explore these key concepts, issues, and themes by learning about Viola Desmond, Lulu Anderson, and Charles Daniels. Recommended for middle school.

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