Christine Mann Darden
As a mathematician and aerospace engineer at NASA for forty years, Christine Mann Darden was a leader in researching supersonic flight and sonic…
Hannah Lee Corbin
At the time of the American Revolution, Hannah Lee Corbin believed that female property owners were unfairly taxed because they could not vote.
Lillian Ward McDaniel
Throughout her career as a teacher, Lillian Ward McDaniel advocated lifelong education and community service.
Rebecca Adamson
As the founder and president of the First Nations Development Institute and First Peoples Worldwide, Rebecca L. Adamson strives to empower Native…
Jessie Manfield Rattley
A tireless business leader and civic activist, Jessie M. Rattley was the first woman and first African American to serve as mayor of Newport News.
Mary-Cooke Branch Munford
Social reformer and activist Mary-Cooke Branch Munford advocated public school reforms, women's rights, and interracial cooperation throughout her…
Janie Porter Barrett
Janie Porter Barrett devoted her life to improving opportunities for young African American women through education.