Age, Biography and Wiki
Carrie Best (Carrie Mae Prevo) was born on 4 March, 1903 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a Canadian journalist, social activist (1903–2001). Discover Carrie Best's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?
| Popular As |
Carrie Mae Prevo |
| Occupation |
Journalist · social activist |
| Age |
98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
4 March 1903 |
| Birthday |
4 March |
| Birthplace |
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Date of death |
24 July, 2001 |
| Died Place |
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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She is a member of famous activist with the age 98 years old group.
Carrie Best Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Carrie Best height not available right now. We will update Carrie Best's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Carrie Best's Husband?
Her husband is Albert T. Best (m. 1925)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Albert T. Best (m. 1925) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
James Calbert Best |
Carrie Best Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Carrie Best worth at the age of 98 years old? Carrie Best’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. She is from Canada. We have estimated Carrie Best's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
activist |
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Timeline
Carrie Mae Best, (nee Prevoe; March 4, 1903 – July 24, 2001) was a Canadian journalist and social activist.
Carrie was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
She was the daughter of James Prevoe and Georgina Prevoe.
In 1925, she married Albert T. Best.
They later adopted four foster children: Berma, Emily, Sharon and Aubery Marshall.
In 1943, she confronted the racial segregation of the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow.
She purchased two tickets for the downstairs seating of the theatre and attempted to watch a film with her son James Calbert Best.
Both were arrested and fought the charges in an attempt to challenge the legal justification of the theatre's segregation.
Their case was unsuccessful and they had to pay damages to Roseland's owners.
However, the experience helped motivate Carrie Best to found The Clarion in 1946, the first black-owned and published Nova Scotia newspaper.
It became an important voice in exposing racism and exploring the lives of Black Nova Scotians.
In the first edition of The Clarion, she broke the story of Viola Desmond who also challenged racial segregation at the Roseland Theatre and whose story became a milestone human rights case in Canada.
In 1952, Carrie Best started a radio show, The Quiet Corner, which was aired for 12 years.
From 1968 to 1975, she was a columnist for The Pictou Advocate, a newspaper based in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Her son James Calbert Best, who helped found The Clarion, became a union activist, senior public servant and high commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago.
In 1974, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada and promoted to Officer in 1979.
In 1977, she published the autobiography That Lonesome Road.
She posthumously was awarded the Order of Nova Scotia in 2002.
She is commemorated on a postage stamp issued by Canada Post on February 1, 2011.
Best died at the age of 98 of natural causes in New Glasgow.
She was featured in a Google Doodle on December 17, 2021.
