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The first African-American woman to serve as mayor of Harrisonburg, Deanna Reed also mentors community youth through leadership programs she has established.

Harrisonburg

Fannie W. Fitzgerald pioneered the integration of Prince William County Schools amid her 35-year career as an educator in Virginia schools.

Prince William County

The first African American elected mayor of Fredericksburg, Reverend Lawrence A. Davies has devoted his life to serving his community.

Fredericksburg

Ballad singer and songwriter Kate Peters Sturgill preserved the music of her Appalachian region through her recordings and collection of folk songs.

Wise County

Throughout her career, Lucy Randolph Mason championed social reforms and legislation to help Southern workers.

Richmond

Determined that her freedom was worth any hardship, Ona Judge escaped slavery and defied George Washington's attempts to retrieve her.

Fairfax County

A pioneer in the field of reproductive endocrinology, Georgeanna Seegar Jones helped lead pathbreaking research into fertility treatments for women.

Norfolk

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

King William County

As a programs supervisor for the Virginia High School League, Claudia L. Dodson was dedicated to developing opportunities for girls' athletics across the state.

Charlottesville

As chief of the Pamunkey Indians, Ann fought to preserve the rights of her people when they were threatened by English colonists.

King William County