PRESS RELEASE
Origins of Children of the Struggle and the Ancestors Who Stayed
February 20, 2026
Assisi Foundation - Memphis, TN
Friend of Barbara Atkinson-Liggins, Dr Jan Young, CEO of Assisi Foundation of Memphis bought 20 copies for her staff.
National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis, TN
Friend of Barbara Atkinson-Liggins, Dr Jan Young presents a copy of the book to Dr Russell Wiggington, President of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. She also gifted him 25 copies for the Museum’s book club.
Hattiloo Theatre - Memphis, TN
Ekundayo Bandele, founder of Hattiloo Theatre, an internationally recognized Black repertory theatre in Memphis, TN is presented with the book.