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Philanthropist Grace Arents supported a variety of educational and public health programs and bequeathed her estate to become a botanic garden.

Richmond

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

King William County

A physician, Isaac David Burrell operated the only pharmacy for African Americans in Roanoke for many years.

Roanoke

James Heyward Blackwell advanced the cause of African American public education in Richmond for more than forty years.

Richmond

Civic leader and educator Janie Porter Barrett worked to improve the lives of African American women.

Hampton and Hanover County

Janie Porter Barrett devoted her life to improving opportunities for young African American women through education.

Hanover County

Born enslaved, Jennie Dean founded a school for African Americans in Manassas.

Manassas

As editor of the Richmond Planet, John Mitchell Jr., fought against racism and for African American advancement in politics, business, and education.

Richmond

John-Geline MacDonald Bowman helped establish business and professional organizations for Virginia women and served as president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.

Richmond

A leading figure in Newport News, Joseph Thomas Newsome struggled to bring education and voting rights to the African American community.

Newport News