Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 21, 2025 5:43 PM CT | Published: October 21, 2025 5:43 PM CT

The NCRM’s 2025 Keeper of the Dream awards winners — Carlos Watkins, Pragna Rajashekar and Christian Love — answered questions from The Daily Memphian, from what the museum means for Memphis to where they’ll travel with their prize.

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Keeper of the Dream Freedom Awards National Civil Rights Museum
Lydia Williams

Lydia Williams

Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education. 


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