First black featured on Canadian currency

Wed, 03.14.2018

Desmond’s sister, Wanda Robson formally
revealing the design of Canada’s new $10 bill

*On this date in 2018, Viola Desmond, known as the Canadian Rosa Parks, became the first black person and first non-royal woman to be featured on standard Canadian currency.

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Reference: National Public Radio

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