And in the very location where Moton High School was, and not just in Prince Edward county, in places across Virginia, including Northern Virginia, including Hampton Roads, A whole grotto school divisions decided to close their doors rather than integrate. And for five years, a lot of African American Virginians didn't get access to any education. But again, kind of taking a little bit of pride here, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Leader, Virginia, we do have a tendency to sometimes still get it right. (03:03–03:11)
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