Civil rights activist Viola Desmond honoured with $10 bill, first vertical note in Canada
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quot;The launch of the bill sends people of African descent the message that Canada is finally accepting us. We belong."
The launch of the bill sends people of African descent the message that Canada is finally accepting us. We belong.
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Black Civil Rights Leader Viola Desmond first Canadian woman on banknote – IMDiversity
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New $10 bill featuring civil rights activist Viola Desmond unveiled
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New Canadian money: Black civil rights activist Viola Desmond to be new face of $10 bill - TomoNews
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Civil rights activist Viola Desmond honoured with $10 bill, first vertical note in Canada
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Canadian Civil Rights Pioneer Will Appear On Country's $10 Bill
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Halifax's historic north end highlighted in new Viola Desmond $10
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Halifax's historic north end highlighted in new Viola Desmond $10