What is Virginia Changemakers?
Virginia Changemakers brings together the remarkable lives of Virginians who have made a difference in their community, state, and nation and have been honored through the Library of Virginia's signature programs Strong Men and Women in Virginia History (celebrating Black History Month), Virginia Women in History (celebrating Women's History month), and New Virginians (celebrating the state's diverse immigration history).
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Evelyn Butts
Evelyn Thomas Butts led a successful challenge of Virginia’s poll tax all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
