Sanford: My big brother Louis’ courage, influence and love will never be forgotten
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu.
“Louis had such a dominant influence on my life – perhaps even more than my parents. And I always wanted to be just like him.”
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