Viola Desmond was a successful businesswoman in Nova Scotia who ran her own beauty salon. One day in 1946, she went to the movies and sat in the main floor section. The theater told her she had to move to the balcony because she was Black. But Viola knew this was unfair and bravely refused to move. She was arrested for standing up for her rights. Her courage sparked a civil rights movement in Canada, leading to the end of segregation laws. Today, her face is proudly displayed on the Canadian ten-dollar bill, reminding everyone that one brave person can change the world for the better.
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