Notable Black Nova Scotians
Main page: :Category:Black Nova Scotians- Wayne Adams, politician
- Gary Beals, R&B musician
- George Elliott Clarke, poet and playwright
- George Dixon, professional boxer
- Mayann Francis, politician
- William Hall, Victoria Cross laureate
- Benjamin Jackson, sailor and Civil War soldier
- Burnley "Rocky" Jones, political activist
- Kirk Johnson, professional boxer
- Rocky Johnson, professional wrestler, father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
- James Robinson Johnston, lawyer and community leader
- Faith Nolan, folk and jazz musician
- Donald Oliver, politician
- Bill Riley, professional hockey player
- Wayne Smith, professional football player
- Bill White, politician
- Portia White, opera musician
- Tyrone Williams, professional football player
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