PORTIA WHITE EXHIBIT

Celebrating Portia White ...

1911 - 1968

Canadian legend. International star. Breaker of barriers. Winner of hearts.
INTRODUCING PORTIA WHITE
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The Story of the Portia White Exhibit
On view at
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Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Opened: November 29, 2019

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10 Cherry Brook Road,
Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia
(just outside Dartmouth)


(902) 434-6223
​www.bccns.com

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About Portia White

At age 30 the darling singer of classical music from Nova Scotia embarked on a concert career that would lead her to world fame in the 1940s.  In an era of overt racism, Portia distinguished herself as the first Black Canadian to establish an international career, defying colour barriers in the doing, opening the door for others who followed.
A revered vocal coach after retiring from the concert stage, downtown Toronto was Portia's home from 1953 until her death from cancer in 1968 at age 56. 
TRURO'S OWN: AN INCREDIBLE STORY
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Photo of Portia at right was taken by famed photographer, Yousuf Karsh. This portrait hangs in the National Gallery in Ottawa.
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Presented with the permission of The White Family
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