As our 1987 TAPT President Ezra Carlisle Beasley Jr. left a significant legacy in the field of education, pupil transportation and civil rights. As the director of pupil transportation for Metro Nashville Public Schools, he played a crucial role in implementing one of the country’s earliest desegregation plans. This plan, approved in 1971 after a decade of legal battles, led to the widespread busing of black students in Nashville schools. By ensuring the integration of students from different racial backgrounds, Beasley contributed to breaking down racial barriers and promoting equality in education. His work continues to impact the lives of students and communities to this day.