Winner

Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisfield-Wolf Book Award – Nonfiction | 1944 | Winner |
About the Author
Roi OttleyAmerican
Vincent Lushington “Roi” Ottley (1906-1960) was an American journalist and author born in New York City to Grenadian immigrant parents. He attended St. Bonaventure University and the University of Michigan, becoming a reporter for the Amsterdam News and later the first African American war correspondent for major newspapers during WWII, covering events like the Normandy Invasion. Read more →
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