Family, friends, teachers and community members gathered in the gymnasium of Empower College Prep in Phoenix to celebrate Rebekah Baptiste and the tenacity and kindness she showed to everyone who knew her.
The crowd was a mix of all ages, dressed in vibrant shades of magenta and pink, Baptiste’s favorite colors. As people started to arrive, pink-painted clothespins were distributed to anyone who wanted one.
Teachers and staff at the school expressed their gratitude and loss for having been part of her short but impactful life…