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Ora Brown Stokes
Ora Brown Stokes was a lifelong advocate for the rights of African American women.
Richmond
Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon
Labor economist Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon began her career as an organizer for woman suffrage.
Clarke County
Josephine Mathews Norcom
Josephine Norcom advocated educational opportunities and equal rights for African American women and men.
Portsmouth
Sophie G. Meredith
Sophie G. Meredith was an advocate for equal suffrage and women's rights.
Richmond
Elizabeth Dabney Langhorne Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis founded the Equal Suffrage League of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg
Fannie Bayly King
Civic leader Fannie B. King encouraged educational and public health reforms in addition to advocating woman suffrage.
Staunton
Kaci M. Easley
Inspired by examples of public service in her family, Kaci Easley was the first African American to serve as director of Virginia's Executive Mansion.
Charles City County
Penny J. Franklin
As a community activist for more than 30 years, Penny Franklin has been an advocate for the fair and respectful treatment of all people.
Montgomery County
Joycelyn S. Harrison
Research scientist, mentor, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) champion Joycelyn Harrison is an award-winning chemical engineer and prolific inventor.
Hampton
Torrey Smith
Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith has used his academic and athletic success to establish community programs that inspire and assist youth in achieving their educational goals.
Westmoreland County