Virginia Changemakers
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Ora Brown Stokes was a lifelong advocate for the rights of African American women.
Richmond

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Labor economist Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon began her career as an organizer for woman suffrage.
Clarke County

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Josephine Norcom advocated educational opportunities and equal rights for African American women and men.
Portsmouth

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Sophie G. Meredith was an advocate for equal suffrage and women's rights.
Richmond

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Elizabeth Lewis founded the Equal Suffrage League of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg

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Civic leader Fannie B. King encouraged educational and public health reforms in addition to advocating woman suffrage.
Staunton

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As an activist, leader, scholar, writer, and educator, Sharifa Alkhateeb worked tirelessly to strengthen communities and bridge Islamic and American cultures.
Fairfax County

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As a programs supervisor for the Virginia High School League, Claudia L. Dodson was dedicated to developing opportunities for girls' athletics across the state.
Charlottesville

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As a teacher, India Hamilton continuously pushed for the expansion, implementation, and improvement of educational opportunities for African American students.
King William County

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