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Thomas Cannon Sr.
A postal worker who lived frugally, Thomas Cannon Sr. was a philanthropist who gave away more than $156,000 during his lifetime.
Richmond
Theresa Pollak
A nationally known painter, Theresa Pollak was the founding faculty member of the School of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Richmond
Temperance Flowerdew Yeardley
A prosperous woman during the earliest years of the Virginia colony, Temperance Flowerdew Yeardley took steps to maintain control of her financial affairs after her husband's death.
Jamestown
Susie May Ames
Susie M. Ames's writings made major contributions to understanding the social and cultural life of seventeenth-century Virginia.
Accomack County
Stoner Winslett
As artistic director and choreographer, Stoner Winslett has built the Richmond Ballet into a nationally recognized professional dance company.
Richmond
Stephanie Therese Rochon-Moten
News anchor Stephanie Rochon raised breast cancer awareness through her award-winning “Buddy Check 6” news segments.
Richmond
Stan Maclin
Through his work in the ministry and as a community activist, Rev. Stan Maclin embraced diversity and inclusion and empowered others to work for racial justice.
Harrisonburg
Sophie G. Meredith
Sophie G. Meredith was an advocate for equal suffrage and women's rights.
Richmond
Solomon Isekeije
A native of Nigeria,Solomon Isekeijeis currently the director of the Division of Fine Arts at Norfolk State.
Norfolk