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Roi Ottley

1906–1960

United States

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Vincent Lushington "Roi" Ottley (August 2, 1906 – October 2, 1960) was an American journalist and writer. Although largely forgotten today, he was among the most famous African-American correspondents in the United States during the mid-20th century.

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