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Joseph Thomas Newsome

A leading figure in Newport News, Joseph Thomas Newsome struggled to bring education and voting rights to the African American community.

Newport News

Themes: Civil Rights and Reform, Government and Law, Sports and Media

Claudia Whitworth

Claudia Alexander Whitworth has worked diligently over the decades to improve the quality of life in Roanoke.

Roanoke

Themes: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Leadership and Philanthropy, Sports and Media

Willie Lanier

Willie Lanier broke through racial barriers in professional football by becoming the first African American to play middle linebacker, the position that directs the defense on the field.

Richmond

Themes: Business and Entrepreneurship, Sports and Media

Leland Melvin

Leland D. Melvin inspires young people and encourages them to aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Lynchburg

Themes: Education, Science and Medicine, Sports and Media

John Wesley Cromwell

Born into slavery, John Wesley Cromwell went on to become an attorney, educator, and publisher of the People's Advocate.

Portsmouth and Norfolk County

Themes: Education, Government and Law, Sports and Media

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