Member of Memphis State Eight dies
Ralph Prater, one of the Memphis State Eight, the first group of Black students to attend the University of Memphis, has died. He was 81. (Courtesy University of Memphis)
“Ralph’s impact on our institution and community is immeasurable, and we will forever celebrate his remarkable courage and legacy,” the University of Memphis wrote in a tweet.
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Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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