Sanford: A Morehouse Man moves into leadership roles. Naturally.

By , Daily Memphian Published: March 29, 2019 6:01 PM CT
Otis Sanford
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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. 

The history-altering transfer of public property to an upstart nonprofit transformed Van Turner from mild-mannered lawyer and county commissioner to gutsy leader, willing to take the heat for removing Confederate symbols of slavery and racism.

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