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- Subject is exactly "Strong Men and Women in Virginia History"
Rev. Raymond Rogers Wilkinson
A civil rights pioneer, the Rev. Raymond R. Wilkinson courageously led the fight against racial injustice in his community.
Roanoke
Sheila Bowen Taylor
One of the first women to work as a nuclear engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Sheila Bowen Taylor is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM professions.
Norfolk
Quentin J. Smith Jr.
Former Air Force pilot Quentin J. Smith Jr. is dedicated to sharing the inspirational legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with young people.
Hampton
Ora Scruggs McCoy
Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African-American history.
Appomattox County
Kendall Holbrook
As the CEO of an information technology company, Kendall Holbrook cultivates a culture of inclusion and serves as a mentor to women in STEM professions.
Fairfax County
Samuel W. Tucker
For decades, civil rights attorney Samuel Tucker fought for African-American equality and school desegregation in the nation's highest courts.
Emporia
Christyl C. Johnson
Dr. Christyl C. Johnson charts future missions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while also advocating opportunities for women in science and technology.
Prince William County
Rev. B. H. Hester
Throughout his long career as a spiritual and community leader, Rev. B. H. Hester was a passionate advocate for the rights of African Americans.
Fredericksburg