Ernie King served in the second world war and his motto was " Theres nothing you cant do". After he got back, he was cheated in a job and he promised that wouldn't work for anyone except himself. That's why he bough a building and started the Harlem Nocturne Night Club and thats where he learned to play the trombone. He started a Jazz band with 5 other guys and played at his night club. His nightclub was famous for being the only black nightclub, famous musicians, and foreshow dancers. After a good tens years in the making, he closed down the business. A few years later, he started the first black theatre company. He helped black performers get gigs in a show since it was hard for them at the time. He also staged the first African play write helping out black actors. King gave a voice and space for the black community in Strathcona.