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Despite the struggles throughout his life and career, Ernie Waits, Sr. has been the recipient of several accolades.
First African-American DJ in Kentucky & Ohio
First African-American in Cincinnati to become a New York Stock Exchange registered representative
Helped establish the Black Expo
First African-American to be the sales manager of two local car dealerships
Started the Cincinnati Business League, an employment consulting firm in order to help other black people find jobs
Worked as a mechanic in the then segregated U.S. Army in Biloxi, MS
http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/10/22/loc_o.waits.html