William O. Walker
Dr. William O. Walker aka W.O. Walker (born William Otis Walker on September 19, 1896 - died October 29 1981), was an African-American publisher, Cleveland-area politician, and editor of the, Call and Post, an African-American newspaper based in Cleveland.
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| Born | William Otis Walker September 19, 1896 Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 1981 (aged 84) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Wilberforce University B.A. journalism, Oberlin Business College, M.B. business |
| Occupation | publisher of Cleveland Call and Post newspaper,[1] politician, businessman, editor |
| Years active | 1921-1981, his death |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Brooks, 1919-1955, Naomi Russell, 1955-1981 (his death) |
External links
- W.O. Walker biographical sketch at Cleveland State University archives
- William O. Walker at Find a Grave
- William O. Walker at clevelandhistorical.org
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