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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

Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith has used his academic and athletic success to establish community programs that inspire and assist youth in achieving their educational goals.

Westmoreland County

An attorney, educator, and musician, the Honorable Marcus Williams served more than 20 years as a circuit court judge in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County

Inspired by examples of public service in her family, Kaci Easley was the first African American to serve as director of Virginia's Executive Mansion.

Charles City County