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- Tags: 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
William E. Bailey
After a decorated career as a military and commercial pilot, William E. Bailey continues to work for increased diversity in the aviation profession and to expand educational opportunities for African Americans.
Accomack County
Wendell Scott
Wendell Scott endured racism on and off the track to become the first African American to win at the highest level of stock car racing.
Danville
Themes: Sports and Media
Torrey Smith
Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith has used his academic and athletic success to establish community programs that inspire and assist youth in achieving their educational goals.
Westmoreland County
Stephanie Therese Rochon-Moten
News anchor Stephanie Rochon raised breast cancer awareness through her award-winning “Buddy Check 6” news segments.
Richmond
Themes: Science and Medicine, Sports and Media
Sheila Crump Johnson
A cofounder of Black Entertainment Television, Sheila Crump Johnson is a dynamic philanthropist who supports education and the arts.
Hampton
Robert Walter Johnson
Robert Walter Johnson was a driving force behind the integration of the sport of tennis.
Lynchburg
Themes: Science and Medicine, Sports and Media
Robert L. Dandridge
Hall-of-Fame basketball player Robert Dandridge uses his talents and experience to mentor youth in basketball clinics and education programs.
Norfolk
Themes: Sports and Media
Michael Robinson
A success in the classroom and on the gridiron, Super Bowl champion Michael Robinson encourages students to strive academically and participate in community service.
Richmond
Marcellus Spencer "Boo" Williams
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