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Living in a rural mountain region with few doctors, Orleana Hawks Puckett became a midwife and successfully delivered more than 1,000 babies in her community.

Patrick and Caroll Counties

Early in the twentieth century, Robert Russa Moton was one of the foremost African American educators in the United States.

Hampton

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

Richmond

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

Richmond

Activist Naomi Silverman Cohn advocated social legislation to improve the lives of women and children.

Richmond

When elected to the House of Delegates in 1927, Nancy "Vinnie" Caldwell became one of the earliest women to serve in the Virginia General Assembly.

Carroll County

Harlem Renaissance poet Anne B. Spencer was also an advocate for the civil rights of African Americans.

Lynchburg

Artist Nora Houston was a tireless advocate for woman suffrage and social reform.

Richmond

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

King William County

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

Staunton