Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Orly plane crash. The accident killed 122 people, most of whom were members of the Atlanta Arts Association. Two of those aboard the plane were Betsy Bevington and Dell Rickey, the grandmother and great-grandmother of award-winning journalist Rickey Bevington. Rickey joins City Lights to reflect on the Orly tragedy and share how she continues to honor her family’s legacy.

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Orly plane crash. The accident killed 122 people, most of whom were members of the Atlanta Arts Association. Two of those aboard the plane were Betsy Bevington and Dell Rickey, the grandmother and great-grandmother of award-winning journalist Rickey Bevington. Rickey joins City Lights to reflect on the Orly tragedy and share how she continues to honor her family’s legacy.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.