Resultado de búsqueda
12 de mar. de 2008 · Portia White was the first Afro-Canadian singer trained only in Canada to reach an international stage. As an African-Canadian, her popularity helped to open previously closed doors for talented blacks who followed.. Portia May White was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, the third child of Izie Dora and William Andrew White.Her father, a Baptist minister, graduated from Acadia University in Nova ...
Portia White, Contralto, teacher, 15 January 1946. Photo by Yousuf Karsh, courtesy Library and Archives Canada/PA-192783 The photo of the foyer of the Eaton Auditorium, in 1931 (the year Portia performed there) is from the Archives of Ontario: F 229-308-0-61
21 de ene. de 2020 · In celebration of Black History Month 2020, we've decided to put together this video series on ten famous black Canadians who helped shape our country into w...
Portia White’s family is no stranger to firsts. Her father, the son of former slaves in Virginia, was the first Black Canadian to graduate from Acadia University with a Doctorate of Divinity. Ms. White grew up singing in her father’s church (Portia White, 2022).
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.
26 de sept. de 2023 · Portia White’s story begins on June 24, 1911, in Truro, Nova Scotia. She was born the third of 13 children, to William and Dora White and was named for the character of Portia in The Merchant of Venice. In the play, Portia achieves her goal of marrying the suitor of her choice through her determination, grace, and intelligence.
14 de dic. de 2018 · Portia White, Contralto (June 24, 1911- February 13, 1968) Portia White was a Nova Scotian classical concert performer who was born in Truro, N.S. and raised with her siblings in Halifax by her parents, Rev. William and Izzie White. A former schoolteacher who taught in segregated schools, Portia catapulted to international stardom after ...
