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Roanoke librarian Virginia Young Lee created the largest collection of Black history and literature in southwest Virginia.

Roanoke

Professor Kelly L. Knight uses her expertise in forensic science and her passion for mentoring to inspire the pursuit of STEM careers in underrepresented communities.

Fairfax County

Composer Damien Geter writes music centered around social justice and civil rights.

Chesterfield County

Inspired by her service in the Marine Corps, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears became the first Black woman to hold state office in Virginia.

Winchester

A native of Tajikistan, Elena Zemmel works at University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Charlottesville; Native of Tajikistan

As a community activist, entrepreneur, and state senator, L. Louise Lucas has been a tireless advocate for residents of southeastern Virginia.

Portsmouth

Dangerfield Newby was one of five African Americans who took up arms against slavery with fellow abolitionist John Brown at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in October 1859.

Culpeper County

Long recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished educators, Mary Alice Franklin Hatwood Futrell led the National Education Association from 1983 to 1989.

Lynchburg