Kicking Off Black History Month w Videos ft John Ellison, Jackie Washington, Sharon Musgrave, Viola Desmond

Historical Bits

• John Ellison is the writer of the world-famous song Some Kind of Wonderful which he first recorded as part of the Soul Brothers Six.
• John moved from the States to Canada. He became a Canadian citizen in 2006.
• He currently resides in Dundas.

Links: John Ellison, More John Ellison Stories, Video above courtesy of John Ellison - Topic

Historical Bits:

• Jackie spent most of his life in Hamilton, Ontario.
• In 1948, Jackie became the first Canadian black disc jockey when he was hired by Hamilton's CHML
• Jackie was a major force in the Canadian blues scene for decades.
• He passed away in 2009.

Links: Jackie Washington, More Jackie Washington Stories, Video above courtesy of Jackie Washington - Topic

Historical Bits:

• Sharon was born and currently lives in Hamilton.
• Sharon had an international hit with Fascinating Rhythm w the UK band Bassomatic.
• She performed on Curtis Mayfield's Other Side of Town.

Links: Sharon Musgrave, More Sharon Musgrave Stories, Video above courtesy of Sharon Musgrave

Links: Viola Desmond, Video above courtesy of Nova Scotia Government

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