Gift of pen symbol of its power to bring about equality, justice

Gift of pen symbol of its power to bring about equality, justice When Black Second World War veteran Hugh Burnett was denied entrance to a Dresden restaurant, he used the pen to fight for equality. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Try refreshing your browser, or Gift of pen symbol of its power to bring about equality, justice Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. In presenting the pen set, Premdas said it was the stroke of pen signing the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833 that led to the freedom of people who were enslaved. Helen Chimirri-Russell, CEO of the Ontario Heritage Trust, which operates the Dresden museum, said the extraordinary gift is appreciated.