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 public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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