8 10 175 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/e4331185f83c3dec27c92e67f7b84674.jpg 13264d1ba06d4c3249f2db1d6d3dadc9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1921 Birthplace Arlington Death Date 1992 Occupation Legislator Biographical Text Mary A. Marshall (June 14, 1921–October 15, 1992) represented Arlington County in the House of Delegates from 1966 to 1969 and again from 1972 until 1991. After studying political science at Swarthmore College, from which she graduated with honors, she worked for the U.S. Department of Justice during World War II. The mother of three daughters, Marshall got involved in politics during the 1950s to keep Arlington's public schools open when the state's policy of Massive Resistance threatened to close schools that obeyed federal court orders to desegregate. She sponsored voter registration drives and was the first woman elected chair of the county's Democratic Committee before winning election to the General Assembly. Marshall was a strong supporter of public education, health care, help for the mentally ill, and issues relating to children and the environment. During the 1970s she was a leader in the unsuccessful attempt to have the General Assembly ratify the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Smart and funny, Marshall was a skilled legislator and served on some of the most important House committees, including Privileges and Elections. For her last six years in the assembly she was chair of the Committee on Counties, Cities, and Towns, which was of critical interest to her Northern Virginia constituents, and during her last term she was also a member of the influential House Committee on Appropriations. Considered one of Northern Virginia's most effective delegates and sometimes spoken of as the likely first female Speaker of the House, Marshall retired from politics in 1991. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Library of Virginia. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Aydelotte Rice Marshall Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Mary A. Marshall advocated public education and equal rights as a member of the General Assembly for more than twenty years. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/99a20d8b2ae770ab7947b138915a7055.jpg dd1219ef5ffb0126eece3f3009cb8cd0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1955 Birthplace Washington County Occupation Writer Biographical Text Growing up in rural Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver loved to tell stories. She became a science writer and journalist after earning degrees in biology. In 1987, she faced a crucial decision: throw away the novel she had written or send it to her agent? She chose the latter, and the 1988 publication of The Bean Trees accelerated a highly acclaimed career spanning books, essays, and articles. Her 1998 novel The Poisonwood Bible was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. The Lacuna (2009) received the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction (now the Women's Prize for Fiction) in 2010. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Kingsolver a National Humanities Medal in 2000 for her advocacy of human rights and the environment through her fiction. The Library of Virginia honored her with its Literary Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. She has also created and funded her own award, the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. While on a teaching fellowship at Emory and Henry College in Washington County, Kingsolver met and married professor Steven Hopp. They spent summers in a log cabin on his farm and in 2004 settled in Meadowview. Concerned about the nation's fast-food culture, Kingsolver and her family decided to rely on only locally raised and produced food for a year. Their account, published as Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (2007), became a best seller and spurred the creation of the Meadowview Farmers Guild to promote the local economy and the Harvest Table Restaurant, which emphasizes regional ingredients. In addition to writing, Kingsolver continues her commitment to local food by raising poultry and Icelandic sheep and tending a large vegetable garden on her family's farm. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Library of Virginia. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Kingsolver Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Acclaimed novelist and writer Barbara Kingsolver addresses issues of social justice, the environment, and human rights through her fiction and nonfiction. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree Arts and Literature https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/7a2dd6a96f9ded788e241aff0ac6612d.jpg 145a5cbe385cf758a0e9051803f6cfb1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1949 Birthplace Richmond Occupation Government Official Biographical Text Portsmouth native Kay Coles James has held high-profile positions in Republican state and federal administrations throughout her career in public service. She grew up in Richmond, where she spent some of her early years in public housing and realized the importance of family and faith to nurturing strong communities. After graduating from Hampton Institute (later Hampton University), she worked for Housing Opportunities Made Equal, in Richmond. She joined the federal government in 1989 as an assistant secretary for public affairs in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and in 1991 President George H. W. Bush named her associate director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. From 1994 to 1996 James served as Governor George Allen's secretary of health and human resources, where she helped shape and implement Virginia's welfare reform initiatives. She was dean of Regent University's Robertson School of Government and a fellow at the Heritage Foundation before being appointed director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management by President George W. Bush in 2001. She initiated changes to encourage flexibility in federal workforce policies and oversaw the merging of approximately 170,000 government employees into the new Department of Homeland Security before she left her post in 2005. In addition to sitting on the boards of numerous health and educational organizations, James founded and is president of the Gloucester Institute, located at the former home of educator Robert Russa Moton, which trains leaders who seek solutions to social and economic problems within the African American community. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Kay Coles James. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kay Coles James Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Throughout her career in public service, Kay Coles James has been an advocate for families, faith, and communities while working in local, state, and federal government. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/0ef7b1aaf815954f1bcb009b220be561.jpg 137d826b41b22222723f385a72d134b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1918 Birthplace Richmond Death Date 2012 Occupation Peace Advocate Biographical Text Born near Hiroshima, Japan, Marii Kyogoku Hasegawa (September 17, 1918–July 1, 2012) arrived in the United States as an infant when her father, a Buddhist priest, was sent to California. She earned a degree in home economics at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1938. After the United States declared war on Japan, she and her parents were forcibly removed from their home and sent to a Japanese internment camp in Utah. There she served as a social worker and managed a field kitchen, skills that led to her release in 1943. She found work in Philadelphia, where she married in 1946. Deeply affected by her experiences in the camp and the United States' use of atomic bombs to end World War II in Japan, Hasegawa joined the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. During the 1960s she moved with her family to Richmond and joined the staff of the Virginia Office on Aging. She sat on the board of the Richmond Human Relations Council and was a founding member of the Richmond Peace Education Center. Through speaking engagements around the country, the soft-spoken Hasegawa shared her belief that freedom and social justice were necessary to achieve world peace. She served as president of WILPF's U.S. section (1971–1975) and was part of an international delegation of women who visited North Vietnam in 1973. In 1996 the Niwano Peace Foundation awarded Hasegawa its Peace Prize for her work in promoting peace and human rights worldwide. A documentary about her life, Marii Hasegawa: Gentle Woman of a Dangerous Kind, premiered in 2012. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Hasegawa Family. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marii Kyogoku Hasegawa Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource As a result of her experiences in a Japanese internment camp during World War II, Marii Kyogoku Hasegawa devoted her life to promoting human rights, disarmament, and world peace. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/f5ca1bfe55156e8c17e0802f48a0a3bc.jpg 59e9ed140f0dfc18dde007a6c38cb7f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1952 Birthplace Charlottesville Occupation Poet Biographical Text Ohio native Rita Dove realized her love of poetry as a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After earning her English degree with honors in 1973, she spent a year as a Fulbright scholar in Germany. Dove then joined the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she received an MFA in 1977. Since 1989 she has taught in the creative writing department at the University of Virginia, where she is the Commonwealth Professor of English. Dove published her first collection of poetry in 1980. Her third book, Thomas and Beulah (1986), a collection of poems based on the lives of her grandparents, who had migrated from the South to Ohio, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. She has also published short stories, a novel, and a play, as well as lyrics for musical compositions. Dove edited the landmark work The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry (2011), in which she showcased the diversity of American poets. Dove was appointed United States Poet Laureate in 1993, the youngest person and first African American named to the largely ceremonial post. She raised the position's profile during her two years of service, traveling around the country, working with students, and even appearing on TV's Sesame Street. From 2004 to 2006 she also served as Poet Laureate of Virginia. Throughout her career Dove has received numerous literary and academic honors, including the Library of Virginia's Literary Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) and the National Medal of the Arts (2011), the nation's highest honor for artists. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Library of Virginia. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rita Dove Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource A former poet laureate of the United States and of Virginia, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rita Dove cultivates public awareness of American poetry and its increasing diversity. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree Arts and Literature https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/d102b0f073bb54fcac52649cc629eb43.jpg 7db2a031d104590b8d15ca9aedb94d6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1944 Birthplace Fredericksburg Occupation Musician and Civil Rights Activist Biographical Text As a teenager in Fredericksburg, Gaye Todd participated in sit-ins and in picket lines against segregated businesses. She graduated from high school as valedictorian and studied biology and chemistry at Boston University. While living in Harlem, she worked as a bacteriologist, became involved in the Black Power movement, and began using the surname Adegbalola (roughly translated as "reclaiming my crown"), which a Yoruba priest gave her in 1968. In 1970 Gaye Adegbalola returned to Fredericksburg and helped direct the Harambee Theater, which her father had established to foster pride in African American history and culture. She joined the public school system as a science teacher and later developed the city's program for gifted and talented students. Recognized for her creativity in the classroom, Adegbalola was honored as Virginia's Teacher of the Year in 1982. Moonlighting as a blues musician, she co-founded a trio, Saffire–The Uppity Blues Women. Saffire self-recorded its first album, Middle Age Blues, in 1987 and went on to release nine albums with Alligator Records. Adegbalola left teaching in 1988 to become a full-time performer, touring nationally and internationally, and her song "Middle-Aged Blues Boogie" won the Annual Blues Award for best song in 1990. Saffire disbanded in 2009, but Adegbalola continues to perform and provide workshops on music, education, and human rights. Through her music she strives to empower people marginalized by society and seeks to inspire joy in everyday life. For her advocacy of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) rights, Equality Virginia named Adegbalola an Outstanding Virginian in 2011. Nominated by Ellen Foster, Gum Spring, Louisa County. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia and recipient of the VABPW Business Leadership Award <a href="https://ideastations.org/radio/news/virginia-women-history-honors-musician-educator-and-activist-gaye-todd-adegbalola" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen</a> to Adegbalola's interview with Virginia Currents (2018). Bibliography Image Courtesy of Gaye Todd Adegbalola. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gaye Todd Adegbalola Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Award-winning educator and blues musician Gaye Adegbalola celebrates diversity and strives to empower others through her music. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Virginia Women in History Honoree Arts and Literature Civil Rights and Reform https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/046e464efea720c777213044c457284c.jpg bccb9ce2da6c6cb04fa1167552af3da4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1942 Birthplace Hampton Occupation Engineer Biographical Text Growing up in North Carolina, Christine Mann Darden (b. 1942) was inspired by a high school geometry teacher to study mathematics. She graduated with a BS from Hampton Institute (later Hampton University) in 1962, and taught math at high schools in Lawrenceville and Portsmouth while also earning an MS in applied mathematics at Virginia State College (later Virginia State University). After graduating in 1967, Darden joined the "computer pool" at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility at Langley Research Center, in Hampton. Darden spent six years as a data analyst before she successfully argued for a promotion to aerospace engineer in 1973. Assigned to a sonic boom research working group, she developed an innovative computer code to produce low-boom sonic effects during supersonic flight. Darden studied mechanical engineering at George Washington University while working and raising three daughters, and earned her DSc in 1983. Six years later she was named technical leader of the group responsible for developing NASA's sonic boom research program. Appointed director of the Aerospace Performing Center at Langley in 1999, Darden oversaw research programs in air traffic management and other aeronautics programs. She served as a consultant for government and private projects and wrote numerous publications related to her research. Darden retired from NASA in 2007, having spent her final years as director of Langley's Office of Strategic Communications and Education. Darden's achievements have been recognized with awards from NASA, and in 1988 U.S. Black Engineer and Technology magazine honored her as one of its Black Engineers of the Year. She was also featured in Margot Lee Shetterly's bestselling book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race (2016). <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2002" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2002</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Virginia Foundation for Women and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Bibliography Image Courtesy of NASA. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christine Mann Darden Description An account of the resource As a mathematician and aerospace engineer at NASA for forty years, Christine Mann Darden was a leader in researching supersonic flight and sonic booms. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Virginia Women in History Honoree Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women In History Science and Medicine https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/e5f837e52c7ed1def14807df9c84baf7.jpg f29d271ff78ab0c68ff0abe90dd29f46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1965 Birthplace Hampton Occupation Astronaut Biographical Text Born in Hampton, Robert Lee Satcher Jr. earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993 and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1994. His medical specialties are orthopedics and oncology, and he has done much work in treating adult and child bone cancer. With extensive experience researching, teaching, and practicing throughout the United States, he has embarked on mission trips to many foreign countries, including Gabon, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and Venezuela. Selected as an astronaut candidate by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 2004, he completed his training two years later. Aboard the space shuttle Atlantis that journeyed to the International Space Station for almost eleven days in November 2009, Satcher became the first orthopedic surgeon to fly into space. Classified as a mission specialist, he studied the influence of zero gravity on muscles and bone density, as well as the effects of space on the immune system. He also used his surgical training to install an antenna and help repair two robotic arms on the space station. Satcher spent more than 259 hours in space, trekked 4.5 million miles in 171 orbits above the Earth, and took two separate spacewalks outside the shuttle craft. He left NASA in 2011 and is a surgical oncologist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2013" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2013</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. Bibliography Image Courtesy of NASA. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert L. Satcher Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource The first orthopedic surgeon to fly into space, Robert L. Satcher's mission aboard the space shuttle Atlantis included spacewalks to repair robotic arms on the International Space Station. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Science and Medicine https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/b567506dc5de57c5e0565d49087616eb.jpg f42a718fdb11f8a38138c83265988dde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1968 Birthplace Hanover County Occupation Educator Biographical Text In 2011 Jamelle Smith Wilson became the 12th superintendent of schools for Hanover County Public Schools, a district that currently serves almost 20,000 students. She began her career as a high school English teacher and since that time has been a curriculum specialist, assistant principal, and principal. She was assistant superintendent for Instructional Leadership in Hanover from 2003 to 2011. A native of Spotsylvania, Wilson was the first in her family to attend a four-year university. She has been an educator since earning her master’s degree in teaching from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia in 1991. She later earned a master’s in English from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998 and a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia in 2002. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that all her students—particularly the underserved and underrepresented—are exposed to meaningful educational opportunities. During her tenure, the Hanover school system has maintained its reputation for excellence by exceeding core subject and graduation benchmarks for full accreditation based on the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning test results. Wilson is a passionate supporter of the community development work of the Greater Richmond YMCA and chairs its board. She also serves on the board of governors for the International Baccalaureate, an advanced educational curriculum offered at Hanover County’s high schools that aspires to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. <a href="http://youtu.be/9_pjphXIECw" title="Wilson's 2015 speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Dr. Jamelle Wilson's speech at the 2015 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 4, 2015. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Jamelle Smith Wilson. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jamelle Smith Wilson Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Jamelle Smith Wilson is the first woman and first African American to lead the Hanover County Public School Division. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Education https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/b0478c3f632b407f282abd0425091ef5.jpg 85ec912b4e5c1f46b5cae31865efa812 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Contemporary United States Description An account of the resource This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy. Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today. Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens. Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-Present Person An individual. Birth Date 1970 Birthplace Chesapeake Occupation Basketball Player and Philanthropist Biographical Text Chesapeake native Alonzo “Zo” Mourning Jr. starred on the basketball court at Indian River High School. At Georgetown University he was the first player named the Big East Conference’s Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and tournament Most Valuable Player in one season. He graduated in 1992 and was drafted with the second pick in the NBA Draft. Mourning became one of the league’s top players during his 15-year professional basketball career. He won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice and earned All-Star honors seven times. After playing on the gold medal-winning team at the 2000 Summer Olympics, Mourning discovered that he suffered from the rare kidney disease focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. He missed most of the 2000–2001 season and the entire 2002–2003 campaign. Mourning ultimately received a transplanted kidney donated by his cousin. Though mostly a substitute during his final years on the court, he played a key role in giving the Miami Heat its first NBA title in 2006. His playing career ended after a leg injury in 2007, and he entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. During his basketball career, Mourning and his wife became involved in several philanthropic activities. They established the Mourning Family Foundation in 1997, which has raised millions for a mentoring program and an inner-city youth center. In 2001, he founded Zo’s Fund for Life, which has raised more than $2 million to aid people suffering from kidney disease. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Tim Donovan, Miami Heat. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alonzo Harding "Zo" Mourning Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Hall of Fame basketball player Alonzo Mourning Jr. is a champion of charitable causes and persevered against kidney disease. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Community Leadership and Philanthropy Sports and Media