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Ora Brown Stokes was a lifelong advocate for the rights of African American women.

Richmond

Labor economist Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon began her career as an organizer for woman suffrage.

Clarke County

Josephine Norcom advocated educational opportunities and equal rights for African American women and men.

Portsmouth

Sophie G. Meredith was an advocate for equal suffrage and women's rights.

Richmond

Elizabeth Lewis founded the Equal Suffrage League of Lynchburg.

Lynchburg

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

Staunton

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

King William County

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

Richmond

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

Lynchburg

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