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The lifestory of Willie E. Lowther, an African-American man who left North Carolina at 20 in 1930 to find his fortune in Harlem. Becoming a success business man (he owned several barber shops), he served as a community and church leader. His exemplifies the lives of so many Southern blacks who sought a new life up north. Lowther's move resulted in a significant upgrade in his life. An uplifting story that ought to be required reading in African-American Studies Programs. Many evocative photos.Lowther, Hastie is the author of 'Willie E. Lowther: The Journey of My Life', published 2007 under ISBN 9780974277363 and ISBN 0974277363.
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