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Black Canadian: Portia White

Born in Truro in 1911, Portia White emerged as a pioneering figure in Canadian music, celebrated as the first Black Canadian to achieve international acclaim as a concert singer. Her exceptional talent was recognized early in her career, leading her to win prestigious awards, including a silver cup in 1935 and 1937.

Black Canadian: Portia White

Black Canadian: Portia White

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she will be remembered in a special issue of millennium postage stamps celebrating
Feb,13 1968
Toronto

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she was a concert singer
she was the first black black canadian to win inspirational acclaim
a silver cup in 1935,1937,

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most inspirational women
at the 2007 east coast music awards white was post
first black canadian to reach world-renowned status

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conservatory of music
Singing
Bill White,William A white,Izie Dora White,Sheila White,Chris White,

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June 24 1911 Truro