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Lucy Addison
A pioneering educator, Lucy Addison developed the first accredited high school for Roanoke's African American community.
Roanoke
Louise Harrison McCraw
Author Louise Harrison McCraw cofounded the Braille Circulating Library to meet the needs of an underserved population.
Buckingham County
Louise A. Reeves Archer
A highly respected teacher and principal, Louise Reeves Archer inspired her students through her dedication and commitment to their education.
Vienna
Lott Cary
Born into slavery, Lott Cary purchased his own freedom and became an early leader in the new West African colony of Liberia.
Charles City County
Lillian Ward McDaniel
Throughout her career as a teacher, Lillian Ward McDaniel advocated lifelong education and community service.
Richmond
Lillian Lincoln Lambert
Overcoming racial and gender prejudices, Lillian Lincoln Lambert became the first African American woman to earn an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
Mechanicsville
Lila Meade Valentine
Social reformer Lila Meade Valentine was a founder and president of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia.
Richmond
Leslie Garland Bolling
A self-taught wood carver, Leslie Garland Bolling achieved national recognition for his wooden sculptures of African Americans at work or leisure.
Richmond
Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr.
A respected lawyer and jurist, Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr. was the first African American to serve as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Norfolk
Lerla G. Joseph
A dedicated physician, businesswoman, and community health advocate, Dr. Lerla G. Joseph provides high-quality, value-based health care to underserved populations in central Virginia.
Richmond