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If you'd like to own "From Jim Crow to CEO", the autobiography of Willie E. Artis's extraordinary life, it can be found on Amazon.

"From Jim Crow to CEO"
​An intimate interview with
Willie E. Artis, Industrialist

Date:  Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time:  7 - 8:30 p.m.

Where:  Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Hdqrs
316 W. Water St., Flint, MI  48503

​Please RSVP, Limited Seating
(810) 410-4605


If anyone doubts that the American Dream is alive and well, they should check in with Willie Artis. He's a walking, talking, living embodiment of that Dream--and it’s realization. 

Coming from the Jim Crow South, to the North, was a journey of overcoming obstacles, going over, around, and sometimes directly through distractions and walls. His single-minded focus, that "anyone can make it in America,” is an inspiration and instruction manual. 
 
"From Jim Crow To CEO; The Willie Artis Story", his new autobiography, is another in the improbable and amazing canon of Flint success stories.

Willie navigated the Jim Crow system, the inner workings of the Chicago labyrinth, and alighted in to The Vehicle City, smarter, stronger, and ready to roll. He parlayed that stance in to a multi-million dollar packaging empire, emerging as a community and business leader, Chief Executive Officer, and overwhelming economic giant.  Along the way, he traveled with the likes of B.B. King, and became a valued partner with top companies, as well as the Obama Administration.
Made possible with support from:
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And Our Members
Programs sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee County Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds.  Your tax dollars are at work!

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Genesee County Historical Society
​Durant-Dort Carriage Company Headquarters
316 W Water St
Flint, MI  48503
(810) 410-4605

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