Well, the City of North Las Vegas proclaims September 24, 2024, as Ruby Duncan Day.

It was on that day, the red carpet was rolled out at Ruby Duncan Elementary School for its school namesake.

The beloved activist was surprised with a special event in her honor, and several students helped make the day even more special.

[students singing "We Shall Overcome"] (Jada Mitchell) I was singing on the stage for Ruby Duncan.

[singing] (Brynlee) I sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "We Shall Overcome."

[singing] -Miss Ruby Duncan watched with so much pride as she was serenaded by her talented students.

(Ruby Duncan) I sung with them and wanting to cry.

-We Love you, Mama!

-Mama Duncan was surrounded by her children, friends, school administrators, teachers, and community leaders, all there to celebrate an icon on her special day.

-To my mom, there's nobody like you, nobody at all.

You are spectacular.

-Celebrating this great day here with all of you and the children and the teachers and the principal... -At 92 years young, Miss Duncan is still making a difference.

Her special day just so happened to fall on National Voter Registration Day.

So...there was another surprise in store, and she was wearing it.

-Once my daughter brought-- when Sandra brought them out, I said, Wow, that's kind of cute.

-And the back, what does it say?

-Oh, God.

Well, I have to-- [indistinct] -Oh, my God, it says vote.

My message to the students is to keep working hard.

I love you, because you're going to take the name of Ruby Duncan Elementary School all the way to the White House.

That's what I'm looking for.

I want them to learn how to vote.

Just the idea of talking to kids that's in kindergarten about voting, that's exciting.

-That excitement will continue throughout the school year, as Miss Duncan plans to spend more time in the classroom, visiting with her beloved students.

-I love being with those babies.

They're all mine.

That's the way I feel.

If I could just put my arms around them and just grab them all and just-- -And the feeling is mutual.

-I just want to tell you I love you so much, and I wish I could give you a big hug.

-Ruby Duncan Day!

-I can tell you it was an absolute honor to be at that special ceremony.

Well, some students also contributed to a Q&A video where we learned more about the incredible life and legacy of Miss Ruby Duncan.

She is just an amazing woman.

She's even featured in a documentary.

You can watch that full video on the Student Spotlight page of the Vegas PBS website.