LIVE: Viola Desmond Day Award Ceremony
The Ryerson University Black History Awareness Committee (BHAC) recognizes the amazing contributions of outstanding, strong, Black Canadian women on campus.
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The 6th Annual Viola Desmond Day Awards is taking place TODAY, in SnackStop/POD250 starting at 5pm! Join Us!! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh0b57nCcAI2u6N.jpg
by RyEquity via twitter 3/3/2014 11:06:26 PM -
Just before the #ViolaDavis awards ceremony begins! #ViolaRyerson http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1qvHZIQAAG3yR.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:14:13 PM -
Some great visuals here in the reception area celebrating the legacy of #ViolaDesmond @RyEquity @theryersonian http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1vAzXCMAApCWm.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:31:48 PM -
The room is filling up it's about to begin! here's a look at the awards! #ViolaDesmond http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1xH5NCEAATfv1.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:41:39 PM -
The awards have begun! #ViolaDesmond @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1yCuNIcAEnA-Y.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:44:41 PM -
Host Tika Simone has taken the stage @RyEquity @theryersonian #ViolaDesmond http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1yngUIIAA0hzB.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:47:38 PM -
Beautiful black national anthem performed by Renee "Shi" Wisdom #ViolaDesmond @RyEquity @theryersonian http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1zebgIcAAMVgn.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:51:01 PM -
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"To have events like these particularly gives me an intense sense of pride" - Host, Tika Simoneby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/3/2014 11:57:33 PM
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4th year student, Marwa Ahmed telling the audience about who #ViolaDesmond is @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh11VgyIIAIV0_G.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:00:07 AM -
"In other words, #ViolaDesmond is the Canadian version of Rosa Parks" -Marwa Ahmed @theryersonian @RyEquityby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:00:11 AM
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Presenters speak about the different women in which the awards are named after #AnneGreenup #AndreaLawrence #ZananaAkande @theryersonianby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:04:21 AM
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Ms.Anne Greenup Award goes to Dr.Nicole Neverson #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh15fAlIgAAGvzn.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:16:56 AM -
Award winner, Dr. Nicole Neverson #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh151oBIEAAo5FD.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:18:32 AM -
Winner of the Andrea Lawrence award, Ms. Keitha Propspere #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh17PNfIAAE8-Hk.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:25:01 AM -
Awesome! Renee "Shi" Wisdom performing her song titled "Penny" #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh18jK2CYAER5nh.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:32:09 AM -
Ms.Anisa Hassan (middle) the winner of the Zanana Akande award #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1-CaHIgAIhus-.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:36:50 AM -
Award winner, Ms.Anisa Hassan #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh1-PrBIQAA0TWS.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:38:02 AM -
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:40:32 AM
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#ViolaDesmond Bursary Award - the recognition of a high school student and potential Ryerson University student @theryersonian @RyEquityby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:43:07 AM
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This years #ViolaDesmond Bursary recipient is Ms. Hoda Abdel-Gabar, gr12 student at Oakwood Collegiate Institute @theryersonian @RyEquityby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:44:56 AM
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This years #ViolaDesmond Bursary recipient is Ms. Hoda Abdel-Gabar, gr12 student at Oakwood Collegiate Institute @theryersonian @RyEquityby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:45:45 AM
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Bursary recipient, grade 12 student, Ms. Hoda Abdel-Gabar #ViolaDesmond @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh2AXWFIUAAYYBM.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:47:33 AM -
This years 2nd #ViolaDesmond Bursary recipient is Ms. Omnia Adorbo, 3rd yr social work student at Ryerson @theryersonian @RyEquityby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:50:07 AM
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#ViolaDesmond bursary winner, Ms. Omnia Adorbo @theryersonian @RyEquity http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh2BfMxIEAAXxg8.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:52:11 AM -
A 3rd #ViolaDesmond bursary given out to Discrim. And Harassment Prevention Services student worker, Marwa Ahmed http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh2Ctv2IQAAuHZF.jpg
by Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:59:31 AM -
The awards have ended! Thank you to all who joined in! Stay tuned for more info about the #ViolaDesmond awards from @theryersonianby Erica Huculak via twitter 3/4/2014 12:59:33 AM
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