June Callwood Category_Activist Series a young black woman named

a young black woman named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger

after a battle with cancer

June died on April 14

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June Callwood Category_Activist Series a young black woman namedJune Callwood's career was marked by a strong concern for social justice, especially on issues affecting children and women. She became one of Canada's most famous social justice activists, founding or co founding over 50 Canadian social action organizations including youth and women's hostels. In 1978, she was made a member of the Order of Canada. June died on April 14, 2007, after a battle with cancer.