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Contemporary United States
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Charlottesville
Biographical Text
Trained in Egypt as a medical doctor, she has practiced and conducted research in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Virginia. Now retired from medical practice, she teaches Arabic at the University of Virginia and is active in the local Islamic Center (Masjid) where she co-founded a series of programs introducing Islam and Qur'an to the local community.<br /><br />Watch excerpts from Aliaa's interview about:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/ZE54P1484qA" target="_blank"><b>Belonging </b></a>(2:02)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/r5BlRd4-554"><strong>Belonging</strong></a> (1:08)</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/IygkC8AxO34" target="_blank">Challenges</a></strong> (1:16)</li>
</ul>
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Aliaa Khidr
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New Virginians
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An account of the resource
A native of Egypt, Aliaa Khidr teaches Arabic at the University of Virginia and co-founded a series of programs introducing Islam and Qur'an to the local community at a local Islamic Center (Masjid).
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Education
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Contemporary United States
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An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1970
Birthplace
Chesapeake
Occupation
Basketball Player and Philanthropist
Biographical Text
Chesapeake native Alonzo “Zo” Mourning Jr. starred on the basketball court at Indian River High School. At Georgetown University he was the first player named the Big East Conference’s Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and tournament Most Valuable Player in one season. He graduated in 1992 and was drafted with the second pick in the NBA Draft. Mourning became one of the league’s top players during his 15-year professional basketball career. He won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice and earned All-Star honors seven times. <br /><br />After playing on the gold medal-winning team at the 2000 Summer Olympics, Mourning discovered that he suffered from the rare kidney disease focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. He missed most of the 2000–2001 season and the entire 2002–2003 campaign. Mourning ultimately received a transplanted kidney donated by his cousin. Though mostly a substitute during his final years on the court, he played a key role in giving the Miami Heat its first NBA title in 2006. His playing career ended after a leg injury in 2007, and he entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. <br /><br />During his basketball career, Mourning and his wife became involved in several philanthropic activities. They established the Mourning Family Foundation in 1997, which has raised millions for a mentoring program and an inner-city youth center. In 2001, he founded Zo’s Fund for Life, which has raised more than $2 million to aid people suffering from kidney disease. <br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015</a></span><span> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion.</span><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://youtu.be/sXE_lKcUVjw" title="Mourning's 2015 speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a></span> Alonzo Mourning's acceptance speech for the 2015 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 4, 2015.
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Alonzo Harding "Zo" Mourning Jr.
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The topic of the resource
Strong Men and Women in Virginia History
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An account of the resource
Hall of Fame basketball player Alonzo Mourning Jr. is a champion of charitable causes and persevered against kidney disease.
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2015 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Sports and Media
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Contemporary United States
Description
An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1953
Birthplace
Richmond
Occupation
Judge and Youth Advocate
Biographical Text
Angela Edwards Roberts grew up in Caroline County, where her parents taught her the importance of living up to her potential. She studied political science at Virginia Tech, earning a degree with honors in only three years. In 1980, she graduated from Emory University with a juris doctor degree and joined a private legal practice in Atlanta. After returning to Virginia, she became the first African-American woman to be an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Richmond and a staff attorney for the Virginia State Bar. <br /><br />On February 22, 1990, the General Assembly elected Roberts a judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Richmond, making her the first African-American woman elected a judge in Virginia. She helped implement reforms to streamline court administration and improve case scheduling. Roberts worked with the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative to reduce the reliance on detention for juveniles awaiting trial, which led to the adoption of cost-effective and successful practices in the city and around the state. In 2000, Roberts established an annual Adoption Day ceremony to celebrate the final adoption of children in Richmond’s foster care system. She served two terms as the chief judge of the court before retiring in 2016, and she continues to sit as a substitute judge. <br /><br />Roberts has served on numerous state boards and commissions and has received many honors for her work on and off the bench. The YWCA named her one of its Outstanding Women in Law of Central Virginia in 2005, and the Old Dominion Bar Association honored her with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.<br /><br /><br /><span><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2018</span></a></span><span> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3InD4Que8k" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a></span> Angela Roberts's speech at the 2018 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 7, 2018.</span>
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Angela Edwards Roberts
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Strong Men and Women in Virginia History
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As a judge in Richmond’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Angela Edwards Roberts has been a forceful advocate for vulnerable youth and families within the criminal justice system.
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2018 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Government and Law
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Colonization and Settlement
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The colonial era in American history is essential in setting the framework for all the eras to follow. Nearly two centuries of colonization on the continent and in the Caribbean provide three distinct groups to study – indigenous peoples, Africans brought to the colonies and Europeans, both the colonial powers and the generations born on American soil. The varying reasons for departure from Europe set the stage for how different colonies came into being, and interacted with each other. Violent conflicts, importation of disease and dispossession of native lands were all results of Europeans’ interactions with the indigenous populations. The importation of slaves also led to an economic structure in some colonies that became, in their minds, reliant on the continued existence of slave labor.
The role of religion is extremely important during this time period. It was a defining characteristic of some colonies, as opposed to the economic reasons others were established. Ideas of religious freedom, denominationalism and the Great Awakening all impacted daily life in the colonies. Government structure and political life had distinct characteristics in New England, the mid-Atlantic, and the South differed in the ways they groped their way toward mature political institutions. Religion and politics were often influenced by the European nation who colonized the area – French, Spanish, Dutch or English. Economics were affected by geographic location and the local natural resources, adding to regional differences, and sometimes, division.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1607-1763
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
fl. 1706
Birthplace
King William County
Death Date
1712
Occupation
Pamunkey Chief
Biographical Text
<p>When famed Pamunkey leader Cockacoeske died in 1686, her successor as chief was a niece who might have been known as "Mrs. Betty, the Queen," according to a petition filed with the General Court in 1701. Pamunkey leaders sometimes changed their names in accordance with important contemporary events, so it is possible that Mrs. Betty became known as Ann (fl. 1706–1712) following the ascension of Queen Anne to the English throne in 1702. Much about her life is not known, but Ann did send a son to the Indian school at the College of William and Mary to be educated and also to serve as an English captive to guarantee the tribe's good behavior.</p>
<p>As a Pamunkey <i>weroansqua</i>, or female chief, Ann worked to uphold Indian rights in the face of increasing pressure from the English colonists. Her name appears on several documents between 1706 and 1712, petitioning Virginia's colonial government to confirm Pamunkey ownership of tribal lands and pushing leaders to prohibit white settlers from encroaching on these lands in violation of established treaties. Ann sought to reduce the annual Indian tribute to the English, which had become more difficult as settlers' incursions reduced Pamunkey access to fish and game. She also requested that Indian youth employed beyond tribal lands be returned to their people and that colonists refrain from selling liquor in Pamunkey towns, a practice that had caused indebtedness among some Indians. Ann does not appear by name in any extant documents after 1712 and is thought to have died about 1723.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019</a></span><span> </span><span>Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia.</span></p>
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Ann
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Virginia Women in History
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An account of the resource
As chief of the Pamunkey Indians, Ann fought to preserve the rights of her people when they were threatened by English colonists.
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2019 Virginia Women in History Honoree
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Government and Law
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Emergence of Modern America
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The idea of a “Modern United States” begins with the advent of the Progressive era. The Progressive movement focused on reforms they viewed as necessary after drastic increases in industrialization, immigration, urbanization and corruption in the business and political realms. One of the most successful reform movements of the time periods is the women’s suffrage movement. Other movements that gained traction on a new scale during this era were the labor movement, including the rise of unions, and the Harlem Renaissance and northward migration of the African American population. The time also saw a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in direct retaliation to increased immigration and shifting roles for African Americans.
With all of the changes on the home front of America, this era also saw the emergence of the United States as a major world power. The Spanish-American War pitted the United States against a European power other than Great Britain for the first time, and battles spanned the Atlantic and Pacific. The war also led to the rise of Theodore Roosevelt, an increase in propaganda and marketing of a war, both through yellow journalism and war slogans and ephemera encouraging citizens to “Remember the Maine!” Soon after, the United States would come to find itself embroiled in World War I, despite strong isolationist tendencies. Along with a large death toll, World War I led to the development of the failed League of Nations, ultimately pushing the United States even further into an isolationist standing that would last for decades. The immediate postwar period of the “Roaring 20s” saw a domination in politics and economics by big business and its supporters, which would all come crashing down in less than a decade.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890-1930
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1827
Death Date
1901
Birthplace
Richmond
Occupation
Philanthropist
Biographical Text
The daughter of a Richmond merchant, Annabella Ravenscroft Gibson Jenkins (July 13, 1827–December 13, 1901) nursed sick and wounded Confederate soldiers during the Civil War as a self-trained nurse. She managed two hospitals and opened her home as a private hospital for officers and enlisted men. She also traveled to Warm Springs, where she nursed soldiers suffering from typhoid fever. <br /><br />Jenkins continued her charitable work after the war, with a focus on the health care needs of Richmond's poorest residents. At the request of a physician, she convinced the Medical College of Virginia to provide a building for a hospital, which she opened as Retreat for the Sick (later Retreat Hospital) in March 1877. Physicians from the college staffed the hospital, which provided care to all regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay. A few years later Jenkins and the all-female board of managers relocated the hospital to a larger facility that could accommodate more than fifty patients. Retreat cared for thousands of patients, approximately a third of whom did not pay for their treatment. Jenkins served as the board's president until her death, raising funds for building improvements, patient care, and the establishment of a training school for nurses. <br /><br />Annabella Jenkins's legacy of providing compassionate care continued through the creation in 1995 of the Jenkins Foundation, which seeks to apply her vision to current challenges by focusing on equitable access to health care, programs that reduce risky behaviors, and promoting safe and healthy environments.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2003</a></span><span> Virginia Women in History honoree, Virginia Foundation for Women and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.</span>
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Annabelle Ravenscroft Gibson Jenkins
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The topic of the resource
Virginia Women In History
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 Virginia Women in History Honoree
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Annabella Ravenscroft Gibson Jenkins established a hospital in Richmond that accepted all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Science and Medicine
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Contemporary United States
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1922
Death Date
2012
Birthplace
Sussex County
Occupation
Civic Leader
Biographical Text
After graduating from the College of William and Mary in 1944, Anne Dobie Peebles (July 7, 1922–July 12, 2012) taught high school history in her native Sussex County for two years. She helped manage her parents' ancestral farm, Dunnlora, and with their encouragement soon began volunteering with a variety of civic organizations. She joined the local chapter of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and held office at the district level before being elected president of the statewide organization in 1958. She spearheaded the federation's fund-raiser to purchase an x-ray machine for cancer research at the Medical College of Virginia. <br /><br />Her civic work, coupled with an ability to work with others, gave her a base of recognition and she became an advisor and confidant of legislators and governors. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. tapped her to help him in his run for governor in 1961, and she chaired the women's division for the gubernatorial campaigns of Mills E. Godwin Jr. in 1965 and 1973 as well as for Harry F. Byrd's senatorial campaigns in 1966 and 1970. A vocal advocate for high-quality public education, Peebles received an appointment to the State Board of Education in 1962. She served on the board of visitors of the College of William and Mary from 1974 to 1987, and in 1984 became its first female rector. <br /><br />Although Dobie described herself as "just a simple old country woman," she achieved success throughout her long career of public service, undertaking countless projects out of the limelight. In 1988 she was named a Virginia Cultural Laureate for outstanding service to the commonwealth.<br /><br /><br /><span><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2003" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2003</span></a></span><span> Virginia Women in History honoree, Virginia Foundation for Women and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.</span>
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Anne Dobie Peebles
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Virginia Women In History
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2003 Virginia Women in History Honoree
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Throughout her life, Anne Dobie Peebles was a relentless advocate for public education and health-care improvements for all Virginians.
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Education
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Contemporary United States
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An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Newport News
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Biographical Text
Annie Belle Daniels has parlayed her position as a businesswoman into political activism and community leadership. She grew up as one of eleven children on an Alabama farm. Inspired by African American leaders and entrepreneurs Madam C. J. Walker and Mary McLeod Bethune, she built a highly successful cosmetology business. Daniels began learning her art from local women and furthered her education at schools in Savannah, Georgia, and Newport News, where she moved in 1945. Daniels opened her own salon in 1948 and dreamed of creating a school of cosmetology. In 1959 she opened the Madam Daniels School of Beauty Culture on Chesnut Avenue and has since trained thousands of students. In June 2010, the City of Newport News dedicated a historical marker in her honor at that location, citing her "untiring humanitarian service and her contributions to the general welfare of the city." <br /><br />Madam Daniels believes deeply in civic duty and has advanced the cause of social and political equality for African Americans through her work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Daniels, who grew up under Jim Crow laws and segregation, leads through hard work and by example, personally recruiting many new members for the civil rights organization, campaigning to increase voter registration, and raising funds for various political and charitable works. She has helped numerous candidates for election and volunteers as a precinct worker. Among her many awards are several from the local and national NAACP for her membership activities and leadership, a Distinguished Citizen Award from the City of Newport News (1990), and Hampton University's President's Citizenship Award (2005). <br /><br /><br /><em>Nominated by Fredrika Conyers-Glover's African American Studies class (2009-2010), Phoebus High School, Hampton.</em><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/trailblazers-2011" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2011</a></span><span> African American Trailblazers honoree, Library of Virginia.</span>
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Annie Belle Daniels
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The topic of the resource
African American Trailblazers
Description
An account of the resource
Annie Belle Daniels, the founder of the Madam Daniels School of Beauty Culture, is an influential civil rights and political activist in Newport News.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2011 African American Trailblazers Honoree
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Community Leadership and Philanthropy
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Contemporary United States
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An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Roanoke
Biographical Text
Eight years old when the Rwandan genocide began, he fled with his family to Zaire, Burundi, and finally Zambia. After six years in refugee camps, the family was resettled in Roanoke in 2013. He is now a lieutenant with the Roanoke City Fire Department and the founder of Volatia Language Network, which provides interpretation and translation services.<br /><br />Watch excerpts from Baraka's interview about:<br />
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<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/ayyRc7awkgU" target="_blank">Challenges</a> </strong>(0:46)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/0Nq0Ib5kU2w" target="_blank"><strong>Journey</strong></a> (1:02)</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/07EgbZFvq1w" target="_blank">Journey</a> </strong>(0:16)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/NvZxY0t1WcQ" target="_blank"><strong>Opportunity</strong></a> (4:26)</li>
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Baraka Kasongo
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New Virginians
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A native of Rwanda, Baraka Kasongo is a lieutenant with the Roanoke City Fire Department and the founder of Volatia Language Network, which provides interpretation and translation services.
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
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Contemporary United States
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1937
Birthplace
Richmond
Death Date
2014
Occupation
Optometrist and Legislator
Biographical Text
After graduating from a segregated high school, Benjamin J. Lambert III (January 29, 1937–March 2, 2014) earned degrees from Virginia Union University and the Massachusetts College of Optometry. In 1962 he established his optometry practice in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood, where he became involved in numerous community organizations and local politics. In 1977 he was elected as a Democrat to the Virginia House of Delegates. He served until 1985, when he won election to fill a vacant seat in the Senate of Virginia. Representing the Ninth District, he sat on the powerful Finance Committee, as well as the committees on Education and Health, General Laws, and Privileges and Elections. During his 30 years in the assembly, Lambert gained a reputation as a dedicated legislator who built coalitions across party lines to serve his constituents and all Virginians. He cared deeply about providing educational opportunities for all, regardless of background. He chaired the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Awards Committee, which the assembly created to provide scholarships for Virginians who had been students in jurisdictions where public schools were closed between 1954 and 1964 to prevent desegregation. <br /><br />As a community leader, Lambert served on multiple advisory boards, including those for Virginia Union University, Dominion Resources, Sallie Mae, and the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems Authority. Throughout his life, he received many awards and honors, including the Richmond Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Man Award (1972), Virginia Optometrist of the Year (1980), and the National Conference of Christians and Jews’ Humanitarian Award (1993). <br /><br /><em>Nominated by Wanda N. Wallin, principal, on behalf of the eighth grade class (2015–2016) at All Saints Catholic School, Richmond.</em><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017</a></span><span> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgKAR80xnL4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a></span> Benjamin Lambert's family accept his award on his behalf, at the 2017 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 3, 2017.<br /><br /></span><br />
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Image Courtesy of the Lambert Family.
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Benjamin Joseph Lambert III
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Strong Men and Women in Virginia History
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As a longtime community leader in Richmond, Benjamin Lambert practiced optometry in Jackson Ward and served in the Virginia General Assembly.
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2017 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Government and Law
Science and Medicine
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Contemporary United States
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An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
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1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birth Date
1922
Birthplace
Richmond
Death Date
2006
Occupation
Business Executive and Philanthropist
Recipient of the VABPW Foundation Business Leadership Award
Biographical Text
Born in Staunton, Betty Lee Sams Christian (February 19, 1922–April 8, 2006) received a bachelor's degree in physics from Hollins College and a master's degree in social work from Columbia University. After World War II, Christian's husband joined her family's Coca-Cola bottling operation, headquartered in Richmond. During the 1950s the Sams-Christian family operated thirteen plants in Virginia. Following her father's death in 1965, Christian's husband took over the business and in 1980 merged it with other bottling franchises in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to form the Central Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Incorporated. After her husband retired in 1982, Christian took over as president and chief executive officer. She worked during the next two decades to improve the company's accounting, sales, and distribution methods. By the time she retired in 2003, Central Coca-Cola Bottling had become the ninth-largest independent Coke bottler in the country. <br /><br />Active in civic organizations, Christian sat on the board of the Frontier Culture Museum, in Staunton, and the council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in Richmond. In 1991 she established the Burford Leimenstoll Foundation to support charitable causes, including the Massey Cancer Center, the Boy Scouts of America, the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The Child Health Advocacy Program at the University of Virginia is named for Betty Sams Christian.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2012" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2012</a></span> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia.
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Courtesy of The Virginia Historical Society.
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Betty Sams Christian
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Virginia Women In History
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A president of Central Coca-Cola Bottling Company for more than twenty years, Betty Sams Christian enriched her community through philanthropy.
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2012 Virginia Women in History Honoree
Business and Entrepreneurship
Community Leadership and Philanthropy