Famous Virginians

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Maggie L Walker was the first to...

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First Black Woman to be President of a Bank – She founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, giving Black people access to loans, homeownership, and financial independence at a time when most banks discriminated against them.

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Harry Flood Byrd, Sr was...

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modernized the state’s government. Built roads and highways for the growing numbers of trucks and cars, but made sure the state did not borrow money to build those roads. Instead, insisted on a “pay-as-you-go” policy. Wanted to Protect segregation

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Who was A. Linwood Holton, Jr.?

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Governor of Virginia in 1970, worked hard to promote racial equality. Appointed more African American Virginians and more women (both white and black) to government positions.

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L. Douglas Wilder was.....

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First Elected African American Governor

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Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. was.....

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First African American to win US Tennis Open

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Who was Oliver W. Hill, Sr?

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Helped battle for equality in the schools by helping black teachers in Norfolk, Virginia, who were paid less than whites, gain equal paychecks. On the team for Brown v. Board of Education.

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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It declared all slaves in Confederate states to be free

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Did African American men fight during the Civil War?

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True

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How did famous Virginians promote social change?

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Advocacy & Activism, Education & Awareness, Media & Art and Community Organizing

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How did famous Virginians promote political change?

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Voting & Elections, Legislation & Policy Advocacy, Civil Disobedience, and Court Cases