Dr. Terrance Roberts to Speak at EVSC Middle Schools

Dr. Terrance Roberts, one of the Little Rock 9, will speak to students at Thompkins and Washington middle schools this week. The Little Rock 9 were the first group of African American students to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., in 1957. In 1999, he and the others were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bill Clinton.

Dr. Roberts will speak at Thompkins Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. Following his presentation, he will meet with a group of students for questions and answers. He will speak at Washington Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 1:30 p.m. At 1 p.m., Thursday he will meet with a smaller group of students.

Dr. Robert’s visit is sponsored by CYP