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The Norfolk 17

The Norfolk 17

They were just teenagers who wanted a chance at a better education. But in 1959 Norfolk, that was a problem. African-American students weren't allowed to go to historically white schools.

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The Norfolk 17 is a local public television program presented by WHRO Public Media

The Norfolk 17

The Norfolk 17

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Special | 56m 46s | The members of the Norfolk 17 were the heroes of school integration in Norfolk, Virginia. (56m 46s)

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