"Wherever you are, whatever corner you are in, you can be doing everyone some good. Everyone."
~Eleanor Collins

b. November 21st, 1919  Edmonton, Canada

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• Was a part of the Canada's first variety television show with a mixed race cast.

• First black host of a television show in North America.

• Is currently 102 years young.

• Became known as Vancouver's First Lady of Jazz.

• Remained in Canada her entire career despite being offered many jobs elsewhere. 

• Became a member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's greatest honors, in 2014. 

• Born Elnora Ruth Proctor