In 1957, African American elementary school student James Van Leer became the first to desegregate Madisonville's schools. His family and friends share his story in this segment from Kentucky Life.
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Producer
Matt Grimm
Videographer/Editor
Matt Grimm
Graphics
Micah Trivisonno
Audio Post
Brent Abshear
Special Thanks
Madisonville Messenger
Historical Society of Hopkins County
