The Alexandria Gazette highlights the Alexandria Library’s 80th anniversary event that recognized the family of youngest  sit-in protester, William “Buddy” Evans. The family helped the library create READ posters that will hang in all the branches to remind us that 80 years ago the young protesters courageously challenged a system that segregated people by the color of their skin.  They peacefully protested for their right to read in a public library.

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