Nerene Virgin, Today's Special star and Black history educator, dead at 77

Nerene Virgin, a former actor, public broadcaster, anti-racism advocate and educator also known for her trailblazing work, has died in Burlington, Ont., at age 77. She became known for her role as a TV host and played the character Jodie on the children's show Today's Special.
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