CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Nearly 67 years after desegregating Charlottesville schools, the children at the center of that history are making sure their story is not forgotten.
Their names are etched into Charlottesville history. Behind the headlines were children, parents and families navigating a moment that would change the city forever.
“I drive by it almost every day. So, it does bring back memories, particularly going up the steps. Having that historical picture of going up the steps. And also, I reflect on becoming history makers,” Charles Alexander said…