Virginia Changemakers
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  • Subject is exactly "Strong Men and Women in Virginia History"

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A civil rights pioneer, the Rev. Raymond R. Wilkinson courageously led the fight against racial injustice in his community.
Roanoke

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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

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Former Air Force pilot Quentin J. Smith Jr. is dedicated to sharing the inspirational legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with young people.
Hampton

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Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African-American history.
Appomattox County

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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

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For decades, civil rights attorney Samuel Tucker fought for African-American equality and school desegregation in the nation's highest courts.
Emporia

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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

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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
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