19 10 378 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/8fdda46c17cd59dd089d439b7206be87.jpg 9cd730fdc8a78dedc766d40cd59e3569 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 1933 Birthplace Roanoke Occupation Attorney Biographical Text Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr.'s interest in civil rights began at the age of nine, when the Ku Klux Klan burned a cross at his Roanoke home. While attending Morgan State College (later Morgan State University), he picketed segregated theaters and participated in sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters. In 1957 he earned a law degree from Saint John's University School of Law. The first African-American attorney with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Dunnaville was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy as an assistant U.S. attorney general for the Southern District of New York. While working as an attorney for Western Electric (part of AT&T), Dunnaville volunteered in 1967 with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to protect African Americans' voting rights in Mississippi, where a shotgun-wielding deputy sheriff chased him from the town of Marks. In New York, Dunnaville championed opportunities for minority entrepreneurs, serving as executive director of the Interracial Council for Business Opportunity and developing the black-owned skyscraper that once housed former President Bill Clinton's office in Harlem. He returned to Virginia in 1990 and joined civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill's Richmond law firm. Dunnaville later opened his own practice and continues to promote equal access to justice. He is dedicated to improving pro bono services for underserved Virginians and advocates restorative justice to break the cycle of the school-to-prison pipeline. Dunnaville has received numerous awards, including the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference's first Achievement Award, which was renamed in his honor. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. <a href="https://youtu.be/p6L7t-M0Vnc" title="2016 Dunnaville speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Clarence Dunnaville's speech at the 2016 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 3, 2016. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Clarence Dunnaville Jr. 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 Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Attorney and civil rights activist Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. advocates equal justice and equal opportunities for all Americans. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Civil Rights and Reform Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/6f82b57ea57ebd9194ec303d6f236163.jpg 71dba42ce3a31d0ba8990d5e2ce0553d 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 1925 Birthplace Richmond Death Date 2005 Occupation Philanthropist Biographical Text Thomas Cannon (August 3, 1925–July 2, 2005) grew up in Chase City in a home with no electricity or plumbing and attended segregated schools until the seventh grade, when he left to support his family. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a signalman, a position then held by few African Americans. Cannon narrowly escaped harm on several occasions while in service, and later stated that this "made me believe that I was being preserved for something" and greatly influenced his philanthropy. He settled in Richmond, where he married and returned to school. In 1954 he earned an art degree from Hampton Institute (later Hampton University) and eventually worked for the U.S. Postal Service. In 1972 Cannon began donating money, frequently choosing people who had been featured in the news. His recipients included people who had experienced great hardships or had performed distinguishing acts of heroism, generosity, or community service. On one occasion he boarded city buses to hand out envelopes filled with money. Although his annual salary never exceeded $25,000, Cannon funded his philanthropy by living simply. With his wife’s support, Cannon gave away more than $156,000. His generosity and unwavering spirit drew local and national recognition. After a report mentioned the poor condition of his house, a local developer helped organize a fund to give the Cannons a new home. In his final days Cannon requested that people honor him by helping others as he did throughout his life. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. <a href="https://youtu.be/5ENHIOWD0AQ" title="Cannon 2016 speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Thomas Cannon Jr.'s speech on behalf of his late father, Thomas Cannon Sr., at the 2016 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 3, 2016. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Cannon 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 Thomas Cannon Sr. Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource A postal worker who lived frugally, Thomas Cannon Sr. was a philanthropist who gave away more than $156,000 during his lifetime. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Community Leadership and Philanthropy https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/ee1862039efeef7b1bce84fae09f75ce.jpg d4da6c2006869b1e24c1d14d9192158c 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 Federal Judge Biographical Text A native of Florence, South Carolina, James Randolph Spencer graduated from Clark College, in Atlanta, in 1971. After working for the civil rights activist and attorney Marian Wright Edelman, Spencer earned a law degree from Harvard University in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army and, from 1975 to 1978, was in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He was an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia from 1978 to 1983 and for the Eastern District of Virginia from 1983 to 1986. In September 1986 President Ronald Reagan appointed him U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. At the time Spencer was the first African American from Virginia to receive an appointment as a federal judge. As chief judge from December 2004 to December 2011, he had administrative responsibility for the district court’s divisions in Alexandria, Newport News, Norfolk, and Richmond. By appointment of the chief justice of the United States, Spencer has served on the Defender Services Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States and was chairman of the conference’s Subcommittee on Federal Death Penalty Prosecutions and its Subcommittee on Budget and Grants. He has also taught at the University of Virginia School of Law. Spencer earned a divinity degree from Howard University in 1985 and served as an associate minister at his church until becoming a judge. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2014</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. Bibliography Image Courtesy of James Randolph Spencer. 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 James Randolph Spencer Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource James Randolph Spencer is the first African American federal judge appointed from Virginia. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/690f02fa1965a81d6c32d6b6b57bce8e.jpg 3daaa6bd3ae17e6c6a5d1e3f09895ee0 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 1957 Birthplace Fredericksburg Occupation Mentor/Executive and Community Leader Biographical Text Fredericksburg native Xavier R. Richardson currently works in his hometown as executive vice president of Corporate Development and Community Affairs for the Mary Washington Healthcare system. He also serves as president of Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital Foundations. After receiving his MBA from Harvard University in 1983, Richardson worked on Wall Street and came to know Wyatt Tee Walker, pastor of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, in Harlem. Inspired by Walker's work with disadvantaged youth, Richardson and a group of community professionals founded the Partnership for Academic Excellence to address the underachievement of minority students in the Fredericksburg area. Since 1989 more than 3,000 students have benefited from this initiative and many have gone on to become first generation college students. Richardson has parlayed his success into many other ventures that aspire to improving his community. He serves as co-director of the Walker-Grant Cultural and Educational Center (housed in the school building he once attended) and has provided leadership to such varied organizations as the Moss Free Clinic, the Ann Hamrick Community House for preschoolers of low-income families, and the Black Arts Festival of Fredericksburg. Richardson serves his community not only as a leader but also by example, often sharing adages with youth that reflect his principles and values. "You're writing your story every day by the way you live" sums up the spirit and philosophy he lives by and by which he inspires others to live. <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 Mary Washington Hospital Foundation. 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 Xavier R. Richardson Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Xavier R. Richardson is a fervent advocate for underprivileged youth. 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 Business and Entrepreneurship Community Leadership and Philanthropy https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/7a420590ac07fe6ba8aba1aefa58c25e.jpg c3348c553ff4d7081efb4c94e7a90644 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 1954 Birthplace Hampton Occupation Legislator Biographical Text Growing up in Mississippi as one of 11 children, Mamie Locke honed her political skills at a young age. After graduating from Tougaloo College, she earned an M.A. (1978) and a Ph.D. (1984) in political science from Atlanta University (later Clark Atlanta University). In 1981 she joined the faculty of Hampton University, where she continues to teach political science and history; she also served as assistant dean and as dean of its School of Liberal Arts. She has published articles and book chapters on the issues of gender and race in politics. Struck by the inequity of decisions made by the Hampton City Council, Locke decided to seek office. Although not successful in her first attempt, she was elected to the city council in 1996. She served as vice mayor from 1998 to 2000, when she won election as mayor, becoming the first African-American woman to do so in Hampton. In 2003 Locke became the third African-American woman to win a seat in the Senate of Virginia. Representing the Second District, she has been a strong advocate for education, women's rights, affordable housing, an increased minimum wage, and equity in the criminal justice system. From 2008 to 2011, she chaired the Senate's General Laws and Technology Committee. She is vice chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commission, and she chairs the Legislative Black Caucus. As an elected representative, Locke believes she has a responsibility to improve the lives of those she serves. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. <a href="https://youtu.be/3okO3GRsAG8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Mamie Locke's speech at the 2016 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 3, 2016. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Mamie Locke. 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 Mamie Evelyn Locke Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Mamie Evelyn Locke was the first African-American woman elected mayor of Hampton and the third African-American woman elected to the Senate of Virginia. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Education Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/1b9e50ed1386cc77cdc0ea340827413c.jpg a2e1595e0ded3a0b83203e32670b4c92 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 Norfolk Death Date 2011 Occupation Judge Biographical Text From the start, Leroy Hassell (August 17, 1955–February 9, 2011) showed a tendency toward greatness. He excelled as a student, became a champion debater, and was voted "most likely to succeed" in high school. He attended the University of Virginia, where he earned the coveted distinction of residing in a room on the Lawn (the original grounds designed by Thomas Jefferson) before graduating in 1977. While at Harvard Law School, Hassell worked on the Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review and earned his J.D. in 1980. He joined a Richmond law firm, becoming a partner in 1987. During this time Hassell served as co-counsel to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and also became chairman of the Richmond School Board. Although Hassell had no judicial experience, his integrity and legal skills were recognized, and in 1989 the governor named the 34-year-old lawyer to the Supreme Court of Virginia. In 2002, after a new law permitted the court to choose the chief justice, its members elected Hassell, who was sworn in as Virginia's first African-American chief justice in February 2003. He advocated an independent judiciary and greater access to legal services for all Virginians, and he established a commission to reform Virginia's mental health laws. For more than a decade, Hassell also served as jurist-in-residence at Regent University's law school, where he taught and mentored future lawyers, stressing the necessary commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism. In 2011, shortly before his death, the Virginia Bar Association honored Hassell with its Distinguished Service Award. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. <a href="https://youtu.be/UDESCm6HUZY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Linda Hassell's speech on behalf of her late husband, Leroy Hassell, at the 2016 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 3, 2016. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Supreme Court 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 Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr. Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource A respected lawyer and jurist, Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr. was the first African American to serve as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/f09bbdb337d53c1b81286a2e7f9c2c6b.jpg 40e500bad37d17fc1279964c574269ef 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 1950 Birthplace Alexandria Occupation Mayor Biographical Text Born in Alexandria, William Darnell “Bill” Euille graduated from T. C. Williams High School before attending Quinnipiac University, in Hamden, Connecticut. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1972, he returned to Alexandria, where he joined a local construction company as an accountant. Within eight years he had become vice president and controller, in charge of administration, finance, and contracts. In 1987 he formed Wm. D. Euille and Associates, a construction services firm, and serves as its president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board. Taking an interest in local affairs, Euille sat on the Alexandria School Board from 1974 to 1984 and on the Alexandria City Council from 1994 to 2003, serving as vice mayor from 1997 to 2000. He won election as the first African American mayor in Alexandria in 2003. He was reelected in 2006, 2009, and 2012. Euille has been involved in many charitable and business organizations, such as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria Boys and Girls Club, the Northern Virginia Urban League, the Alexandria United Way Campaign, and his own William D. Euille Foundation. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the community from such organizations as the Alexandria and Virginia chapters of the NAACP, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Post, the Alexandria Sportsman Club, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2014" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2014</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion. Bibliography Image Courtesy of William Darnell Euille. 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 William Darnell "Bill" Euille Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource A leader in the political, cultural, and civic life of Alexandria, William Darnell “Bill” Euille became the first African American elected mayor of the city. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Business and Entrepreneurship Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/c3d6542835f548badde1d8d05adc0fd2.jpg 64cb6362205b8eb39c8001891ea16882 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 1947 Birthplace Richmond Occupation Musician and Educator Biographical Text Born in Richmond and educated in the city’s segregated schools, James “Plunky” Branch attended Columbia University in New York City. By 1971 he had moved to San Francisco, where he formed Juju, a musical group that combined rhythm and blues, jazz, soul, and African musical influences. Returning to Richmond in the mid-1970s, Branch and his group have continued recording and performing, most recently as Plunky & Oneness. In 1982, their song “Every Way But Loose” made the top 10 on the London soul music charts. Branch was a founder of the Richmond Jazz Society in 1978. Branch has released more than 20 albums through his independent record label, worked as a studio musician, including for the hit sitcom The Cosby Show, composed hundreds of songs, and produced a documentary, Under the Radar—A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music. Working with the U.S. Information Agency and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Branch has educated audiences at home and around the world about the cultural significance of music. He has lectured on African-American music at Virginia Commonwealth University and directed the Virginia Union University Jazz Ensemble. He received jazz fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and was named by the governor to a task force to study the value of state funding on the arts in Virginia. Eager to share his talents and knowledge, Branch serves as an artist-in-residence and performs in public schools around the state and in 2012 was named one of the Richmond Public School system’s Living Legacies. <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="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEKjv5YiabQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> James “Plunky” Branch’s acceptance speech at the 2015 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History awards ceremony on February 4, 2015. Bibliography Image Courtesy of J. “Plunky” Branch. 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 James "Plunky" Branch Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource For decades, multi-talented saxophonist and bandleader James “Plunky” Branch has promoted the cultural importance of music at home and abroad. 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 Arts and Literature Education https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/b27d12ffc5c4558fe03e1813acdcf663.jpg 5df4855f49991e8faa241084cfc32418 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 1959 Birthplace Prince George County Occupation Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army Biographical Text The daughter of a twenty-year Army veteran, Gwen McMillion Bingham joined the branch's Quartermaster Corps after graduating from the University of Alabama in 1981. She served her first tour at Fort Lee, a base outside Petersburg, that same year. Starting as a second lieutenant, Bingham worked her way up the ranks and also acquired two master's degrees. She became a battalion commander at Fort Lee in 2000 and settled in the community with her husband and two children. In 2005 Bingham rose to be the first female garrison commander at Fort Lee, working in the position until 2008, when she became chief of staff to the facility's commanding general. Two years later she assumed command of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School. As the institution's commandant, she oversaw the training of 20,000 soldiers each year in the art of supplying the army's soldiers. On April 22, 2011, Bingham received a promotion to brigadier general. With that breakthrough she became the first female quartermaster general of the army, a position that dates back to 1775. The following year the Department of Defense announced that Bingham would transfer to New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range and serve as its next commanding general. <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 Fort Lee Cascom. 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 Gwen Bingham Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Brigadier General Gwen Bingham was the first woman to serve as quartermaster general of the United States Army. 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 Military https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/cb64ba252dca61110a2cb31abd6c4533.jpg eccaf97570f4152c98e59cff437cb99d 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 Emergence of Modern America Description An account of the resource The idea of a “Modern United States” begins with the advent of the Progressive era. The Progressive movement focused on reforms they viewed as necessary after drastic increases in industrialization, immigration, urbanization and corruption in the business and political realms. One of the most successful reform movements of the time periods is the women’s suffrage movement. Other movements that gained traction on a new scale during this era were the labor movement, including the rise of unions, and the Harlem Renaissance and northward migration of the African American population. The time also saw a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in direct retaliation to increased immigration and shifting roles for African Americans. With all of the changes on the home front of America, this era also saw the emergence of the United States as a major world power. The Spanish-American War pitted the United States against a European power other than Great Britain for the first time, and battles spanned the Atlantic and Pacific. The war also led to the rise of Theodore Roosevelt, an increase in propaganda and marketing of a war, both through yellow journalism and war slogans and ephemera encouraging citizens to “Remember the Maine!” Soon after, the United States would come to find itself embroiled in World War I, despite strong isolationist tendencies. Along with a large death toll, World War I led to the development of the failed League of Nations, ultimately pushing the United States even further into an isolationist standing that would last for decades. The immediate postwar period of the “Roaring 20s” saw a domination in politics and economics by big business and its supporters, which would all come crashing down in less than a decade. 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 1890-1930 Person An individual. Birth Date 1848 Birthplace Richmond Death Date 1926 Occupation Philanthropist Biographical Text Born in New York City, Grace Arents graduated from Rutgers Female College in 1867 and moved in the 1870s to an affluent Richmond neighborhood, where she lived with her maternal uncle Lewis Ginter. One of Virginia's wealthiest tobacco manufacturers, he left his extensive estate to his nephews and nieces, including Arents. A philanthropist like her uncle, she instituted and improved many local social and educational programs. She financed numerous projects, including new facilities for Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, in the Oregon Hill neighborhood. She built a public bath near the church and established the city's first free-circulating library. Arents allocated funds in her will to maintain the operation of the library by the Saint Andrew's Association, of which she had been a cofounder and director. In 1901, Arents underwrote the construction of Saint Andrew's School, which she endowed with the rent proceeds from homes she had built nearby. She also donated funds and a city lot for a new public elementary school. She supported the Instructive Visiting Nurses Association, which provided health care for poor residents. Among her many other charities was a hospital for poor children at Bloemendaal, her uncle's property in Henrico County. After the hospital was no longer needed, Arents lived her last decade there and turned the small farm into a model for Virginia farmers and gardeners. She intended the property to become a botanical garden, and the trust she created for it amounted to $2.6 million by 1981. Today it is the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a major horticultural center in Virginia. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2004" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2004</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Virginia Foundation for Women. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 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 Grace Arents Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women In History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Virginia Women in History Honoree Description An account of the resource Philanthropist Grace Arents supported a variety of educational and public health programs and bequeathed her estate to become a botanic garden. Community Leadership and Philanthropy