The late civil rights activist helped raise awareness of the contributions of her sister, Viola Desmond, to Canadian civil rights. Chippie Kennedy, NSS was on hand for the unveiling of her latest work. Her commissioned bust is of Wanda Robson, the late famed civil rights activist. The bust depicts Mrs. Robson as a student during […]
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Chippie may be the silliest of names, but I curse myself for not having legally adopted it instead of Karen, the name given to me at birth. My older sister, who rechristened me “Chippie,” must have had a premonition that it would suit me best. It did, and it stuck. Open and download the Interview
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Chippie Kennedy, Marven Nelligan and Tonya “Sam’Gwan” Paris are in the running to create a tribute that will be unveiled later this year. By Morgan Mullin Back in 2018, when Viola Desmond first graced the $10 bill, the North End Business Association was deep in revelry, with a host of events marking the occasion. However,
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This is Modal Title Spotlight – Contemporary Art Magazine | Issue 15 Dear Karen, We are very excited to announce that your art has been published in Issue 14 of Spotlight Magazine. The magazine, available both online and in high quality print, includes a unique selection of artists from around the world working in variety of media
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