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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

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

As a community activist for more than 30 years, Penny Franklin has been an advocate for the fair and respectful treatment of all people.

Montgomery County