Bill White (Canadian politician)
William Andrew White, III, OC (February 7, 1915 – January 23, 1981) was a Canadian composer and social justice activist, who was the first Black Canadian to run for federal office in Canada.
William Andrew White | |
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Bill White, seen here in the mid-1970s. Photo courtesy of the White family. | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1915 Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | January 23, 1981 (aged 65) New Zealand |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
| Spouse | Vivian R. Keeler |
| Children | W. Romney White, Chris White, Laurie White, Sheila White, Tim White |
| Residence(s) | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Teacher/Composer/Choral Group Leader |
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