KENTUCKY — On this week’s episode, we’re sharing how some of our elected leaders in state government are reflecting on and celebrating Black History Month in the Commonwealth.

Black History Month is celebrated each February. It is a federally recognized time to reflect on the significant roles that Black Americans played in shaping United States history.

During this In Focus Kentucky segment, talked with Republican State Sen. Donald Douglas of Nicholasville and Democratic State Rep. George Brown of Lexington about their different paths to serving in state government and also differing legislative priorities for this year’s Kentucky General Assembly session.

You can watch the full In Focus Kentucky segment in the player above.