Louis (Lou.) Gardner was born the sixth of ten Negro children brought up in an all white Norwood Ohio. Born in July 1923 he knew the roaring twenties, the great depression, and World War II. He was...view moreLouis (Lou.) Gardner was born the sixth of ten Negro children brought up in an all white Norwood Ohio. Born in July 1923 he knew the roaring twenties, the great depression, and World War II. He was prompted and encouraged by his older siblings to tell these stories of their youth.view less