The information for the following story is from the Africville Genealogical Society's The Spirit of Africville, Judith Fingard's Halifax, the First 250 Years and the following Internet site accessed 10/20/00:
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~jay/pages/docs/intro.html

Who was Portia White?

Portia White was a black singer from Nova Scotia.

She was well-known during the 1940's and 50's.

Where and when was Portia born?

Portia was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, in 1911.

Who were Portia's parents?

Portia's father was Reverend William White. He was the first black person to graduate from Acadia University. He graduated in 1906 as an ordained minister. Portia's mother was Izie White (White) from Mill Village, Nova Scotia.

Did Portia have any siblings?

Portia had twelve siblings. She was the third oldest child.