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Miami University to honor Wayne Embry and his late wife, Terri, with the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
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Miami University will honor NBA executive and basketball icon Wayne Embry (Miami ’58) and his late wife, Terri Embry (Miami ’60), with the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award. The award is bestowed by Miami each year upon a distinguished leader who has inspired the nation to advance civil rights and social justice. Photo: Jeff Sabo
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Feb 18, 2021 Miami University to honor Wayne Embry and his late wife, Terri, with the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award
By Margo Kissell, university news and communications
Miami University will honor NBA executive and basketball icon Wayne Embry (Miami ’58) and his late wife, Terri Embry (Miami ’60), with the Freedom Summer of ’64 Award. The award is bestowed by Miami University each year upon a distinguished leader who has inspired the nation to advance civil rights and social justice.
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