Carl Stokes, the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city, was a close friend of William O. Walker, often consulting Walker for advice during his years as mayor. Although he was a Democrat, Stokes understood Walker's prominence in Cleveland's African American community and understood the power of the Black press. While the two eventually parted ways, Stokes respected Walker and his impact on Civil Rights in Cleveland. | Source: Cleveland Memory Project, Cleveland State University Library Special CollectionsDownload Original File
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Cleveland Memory Project, Cleveland State University Library Special Collections
