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Activist Nannie Berger Hairston strives to make her community a better place.

Christiansburg

Concerned about the plight of orphaned girls, Elizabeth Ambler Brent Carrington helped establish the Female Humane Association of the City of Richmond at a time when women rarely played a role in public affairs.

Richmond

As editor of the Richmond Planet, John Mitchell Jr., fought against racism and for African American advancement in politics, business, and education.

Richmond

James Heyward Blackwell advanced the cause of African American public education in Richmond for more than forty years.

Richmond

Marcellus Spencer “Boo” Williams, Jr., created a nationally known summer youth basketball program and led the way in developing a state-of-the-art community sports facility in Hampton.

Hampton

Activist Naomi Silverman Cohn advocated social legislation to improve the lives of women and children.

Richmond

Appalled by the violence of slavery and its effect on society, Mary Minor Blackford became a vocal anti-slavery supporter.

Fredericksburg

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

Hall of Fame basketball player Alonzo Mourning Jr. is a champion of charitable causes and persevered against kidney disease.

Chesapeake

Vivian W. Pinn works to expand women's health programs and leadership roles for women in the field of medical research.

Lynchburg