William A. West
Title
William A. West
Date
January 8, 1970
Description
William West was born near where his parents had been enslaved. He held a variety of jobs and was well respected in each. He experienced discrimination throughout his life and occupations because of the color of his skin.
Son of a Freed Slave, William West Waited 75 Years for Color Line to Fade
Son of a Freed Slave, William West Waited 75 Years for Color Line to Fade
Creator
Penny Whitely
Source
Son of a Freed Slave, William West Waited 75 Years for Color Line to Fade
By Penny Whitely
The Washington Post January 8, 1970 p. B6
By Penny Whitely
The Washington Post January 8, 1970 p. B6
Collection
Citation
Penny Whitely, “William A. West,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/397.