Violet King Henry Plaza
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Violet King Henry Plaza is a prominent public square located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, just outside the Federal Building, with views of the Alberta Legislature. It was officially renamed in February 2021 to honour Violet King Henry (1929–1982), a pioneering figure in Canadian legal history.
Importance of Violet King Henry:
She was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada (admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1954).
She was the first Black person to graduate from law school at the University of Alberta.
The plaza commemorates her legacy as a trailblazer who shattered racial and gender barriers, serving as a visible reminder of her contributions and activism.
Violet King Henry Plaza
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Violet King Henry Plaza is a prominent public square located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, just outside the Federal Building, with views of the Alberta Legislature. It was officially renamed in February 2021 to honour Violet King Henry (1929–1982), a pioneering figure in Canadian legal history.
Importance of Violet King Henry:
She was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada (admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1954).
She was the first Black person to graduate from law school at the University of Alberta.
The plaza commemorates her legacy as a trailblazer who shattered racial and gender barriers, serving as a visible reminder of her contributions and activism.