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As an innovative public historian, Christy S. Coleman has advocated the power of museums to challenge the dominant historical narrative and to tell a more complex and inclusive history of America.

Williamsburg

Evelyn Reid Syphax served the needs of her community as an educator, businesswoman, and local historian.

Arlington County

Fannie W. Fitzgerald pioneered the integration of Prince William County Schools amid her 35-year career as an educator in Virginia schools.

Prince William County

As a teacher, India Hamilton continuously pushed for the expansion, implementation, and improvement of educational opportunities for African American students.

King William County

A native of Bolivia, Julia Garciais a leader in the preservation of her native Quechua language and Bolivian folk traditions, especially dance.

Arlington

A native of Nigeria,Solomon Isekeijeis currently the director of the Division of Fine Arts at Norfolk State.

Norfolk

A native of Egypt, Aliaa Khidrteaches Arabic at the University of Virginia andco-founded a series of programs introducing Islam and Qur'an to the local community at alocal Islamic Center (Masjid).

Charlottesville

A native of Pakistan, Atif Qarni is currently the secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Virginia

Prince William County

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

Charlottesville; Native of Tajikistan

Marguerite B. Young has dedicated her life to education, community service, and accessible health care.

Fredericksburg