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Book SynopsisExplores an often ignored aspect of America's struggle for racial equality. James W. Miller relates the story of the Lincoln Institute - an all-black high school in Shelby County, Kentucky, where students prospered both in the classroom and on the basketball court. This evocative book is enriched by tales of individual courage from men who defied comfort and custom.
Trade ReviewThis book successfully captures the spirit, resilience, and history of Lincoln Institute. Miller tells an important story using race and sports as a lens for understanding a forgotten piece of Kentucky history."" - Gerald L. Smith, Theodore A. Hallam Professor of History at the University of Kentucky and coauthor of
The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia""The Lincoln Institute, to many Kentuckians and particularly to many African American Kentuckians, has extra special meaning because it was an extraordinary place for students. The Lincoln Institute not only provided opportunities for individuals to grow academically, mentally, and personally; it also offered opportunities for athletic achievements.""If you are looking for some exciting reading with a historical basis on a school that touched the lives of many Kentuckians, then
Integrated is for you."" - Raymond M. Burse, former president of Kentucky State University
