3 10 378 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/80f3872e11fe6e2c8f8b8cb1a9d9bf5d.jpg 077e8ea372f8749a8cd8cc28fd743f05 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 Postwar United States Description An account of the resource The era immediately following World War II brought about vast changes, not only in foreign policy, but in economics and a changing civic landscape. The liberalism of the New Deal era grew into movements towards increasing civil liberties and economic opportunities, particularly for minorities and women. Protests became more and more common to the average American as groups demanded equal rights and voting equality. These movements were juxtaposed with Jim Crow laws and the reemergence of the KKK, which showed the darker side of life in the American South. The Cold War pitted the United States and its allies in the newly formed NATO against the ever-increasing and expanding Soviet Union and its fellow Communist regimes, particularly China, Korea and Vietnam. While this era is considered Postwar, it is in fact a move towards a new type of war, where campaigns are fought not only on the battleground, but in the political arena and social consciousness as well, fueled strongly by the increasing influence of television news. The fall of the Nazi regime opened the door to the Iron Curtain and Soviet dominance of Eastern Europe, and the defeat of Japan opened previously invaded lands to the chance to choose new leaders, many of whom sided with the tenants of Communism over those of Capitalism. The United States would spend much of this time period combating the “Domino Effect” to try and stem the spread of Communism, particularly in its own hemisphere with Cuba. At the same time, the United States invested millions into Western Europe through the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan to halt the spread of Communism further west. 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 1945-1970s Person An individual. Birth Date 1942 Birthplace Appomattox County Occupation Farmer and Community Activist Biographical Text Growing up on her family’s Appomattox County farm, Ora Scruggs McCoy learned the value of hard work, integrity, and service to others. After graduating from Carver-Price High School, McCoy attended community college and joined the local post office. In 1975, she was appointed postmaster for Appomattox County, a position she held until retiring in 2002. On her family farm, she employs conservation measures to enhance the health and productivity of the land and forest. In 2021, McCoy was recognized as Farmer of the Year in Virginia by the National Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. McCoy served on the county’s school board from 1986 to 1994, led the Appomattox Voters League, and raised money for a community center. From 2004 to 2012, McCoy served on the Board of Historic Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia. During the Civil War Sesquicentennial, McCoy was instrumental in incorporating black history into local commemoration events and shared her family’s 50-pound iron bell, which had been owned by her enslaved great-grandparents, for National Park Service ceremonies. Currently, McCoy chairs the board of the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, which oversees the historical preservation of the school. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2023">2023</a> Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Ora Scruggs McCoy. 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 Ora Scruggs McCoy Description An account of the resource Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African-American history. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/5d0644d2f32738a4456e06bee800de79.jpg acf8605eed2be4612bb2ca73424a9d3c 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 1974 Birthplace Fairfax County Occupation CEO and Mentor Biographical Text As a young student in New Jersey, Kendall Holbrook discovered her love of science and math — a love that helped her earn a degree in computer science from the University of Virginia in 1996, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Smith School of Business in 2001. For more than a decade, Holbrook worked at Electronic Data Systems as a systems engineer, project manager, and strategy analyst before joining Dev Technology Group, headquartered in Reston, in 2010 as vice president of business development. Since 2018, she has served as Dev’s chief executive officer. One of the few black women holding an executive position in the technology sector, Holbrook mentors women and underrepresented minorities in leadership. For the past three years, she has addressed the annual conference of AnitaB.org, an international organization for women in IT, of which she is also a member. Holbrook mentors in Fairfax County Public Schools and has served as the advisory board chair for After-School All-Stars, D.C., which provides academic and career exploration support for middle school students in underserved communities. Holbrook has received awards recognizing her volunteer efforts and management skills, including a Diversity in Business Award in 2022 from Washington Business Journal. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2023">2023</a> Strong Men and Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Kendall Holbrook. 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 Kendall Holbrook Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource As the CEO of an information technology company, Kendall Holbrook cultivates a culture of inclusion and serves as a mentor to women in STEM professions. 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Title A name given to the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History poster Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/91b1ca44eb50a06a277d057e5239310f.jpg 70de626e4dcf819435a7bd8ad054ba0c 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 Postwar United States Description An account of the resource The era immediately following World War II brought about vast changes, not only in foreign policy, but in economics and a changing civic landscape. The liberalism of the New Deal era grew into movements towards increasing civil liberties and economic opportunities, particularly for minorities and women. Protests became more and more common to the average American as groups demanded equal rights and voting equality. These movements were juxtaposed with Jim Crow laws and the reemergence of the KKK, which showed the darker side of life in the American South. The Cold War pitted the United States and its allies in the newly formed NATO against the ever-increasing and expanding Soviet Union and its fellow Communist regimes, particularly China, Korea and Vietnam. While this era is considered Postwar, it is in fact a move towards a new type of war, where campaigns are fought not only on the battleground, but in the political arena and social consciousness as well, fueled strongly by the increasing influence of television news. The fall of the Nazi regime opened the door to the Iron Curtain and Soviet dominance of Eastern Europe, and the defeat of Japan opened previously invaded lands to the chance to choose new leaders, many of whom sided with the tenants of Communism over those of Capitalism. The United States would spend much of this time period combating the “Domino Effect” to try and stem the spread of Communism, particularly in its own hemisphere with Cuba. At the same time, the United States invested millions into Western Europe through the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan to halt the spread of Communism further west. 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 1945-1970s Person An individual. Birth Date 1913 Birthplace Emporia Death Date 1990 Occupation Civil Rights Attorney Biographical Text Alexandria native Samuel Wilbert Tucker (June 18, 1913−October 19, 1990) read law with a local attorney after earning a B.A. from Howard University in 1933, and was admitted to the Virginia bar a year later. In August 1939 he organized at the Alexandria Public Library one of the earliest sit-ins in the struggle for equal rights. He filed a lawsuit to end segregation there, but the city built a separate library for African Americans instead. After serving as a major with a segregated unit during World War II, Tucker relocated to Emporia, where he opened a law practice. By the mid-1960s he was a partner in the Richmond law firm of Hill, Tucker, and Marsh, which specialized in civil rights cases. As the Virginia NAACP's (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) lead attorney for decades, Tucker tried scores of discrimination and segregation cases related to schools, teacher pay, and jury selection before local, state, and federal courts. Tucker sat on legal teams that litigated to reopen Prince Edward County's public schools when they closed rather than desegregate after Brown v. Board of Education (1954), as well as to end tuition subsidies for white students to attend private academies. He argued the landmark case Green v. New Kent County School Board, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1968 that local school boards must immediately implement desegregation strategies. Tucker's continual battles for equal justice led to an unsuccessful attempt by white lawyers to disbar him early in the 1960s. He later received many accolades for his work, including a lifetime service award from the Virginia Commission on Women and Minorities in the Legal System. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Alexandria Black History Museum. 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 Samuel W. Tucker Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource For decades, civil rights attorney Samuel Tucker fought for African-American equality and school desegregation in the nation's highest courts. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Civil Rights and Reform https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/6b52f0525577cc68462f3e203251b041.jpg 2f5e3a052340a630c6ce60d5d54e97c8 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 1967 Birthplace Prince William County Occupation Engineer & NASA Executive Biographical Text Growing up in Virginia Beach, Christyl Chamblee Johnson absorbed her parents' advice that she could achieve any goal she set for herself. While studying physics at Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania, she had an internship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Langley Research Center, in Hampton, where she worked on laser systems for remote sensing of the atmosphere. After earning a B.S. from Lincoln in 1987 and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1990, Johnson joined NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) as a lead engineer and project manager. Her knowledge and leadership skills led to positions overseeing various programs at Langley involved in developing advanced systems for a variety of missions. At NASA's headquarters she managed missions of the Office of Earth Science before becoming deputy in the Office of the Chief Engineer, and then joined the Office of the Administrator overseeing technical mission areas and operations at all ten field centers. She also continued her own education, earning a Ph.D. in systems engineering from The George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., in 2012. After serving as executive director of the National Science and Technology Council at the White House in 2008–2010, Johnson became deputy director for technology and research investments at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She shapes Goddard's missions of the future in planetary, astrophysics, heliophysics, and earth science, and leads the establishment of a portfolio of technology investments to enable those science missions. Johnson is passionate about education and outreach and is an outspoken advocate for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She established a STEM Girls Night In overnight program for girls, and serves on the board of Women in Tech, an international organization fighting the gender gap in STEM fields. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph 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 Christyl C. Johnson Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Dr. Christyl C. Johnson charts future missions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while also advocating opportunities for women in science and technology. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Science and Medicine https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/229fc2c1b58b73edc010bb9e0173450b.jpg 10d9b6610b878c7f781680918894970d 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 Postwar United States Description An account of the resource The era immediately following World War II brought about vast changes, not only in foreign policy, but in economics and a changing civic landscape. The liberalism of the New Deal era grew into movements towards increasing civil liberties and economic opportunities, particularly for minorities and women. Protests became more and more common to the average American as groups demanded equal rights and voting equality. These movements were juxtaposed with Jim Crow laws and the reemergence of the KKK, which showed the darker side of life in the American South. The Cold War pitted the United States and its allies in the newly formed NATO against the ever-increasing and expanding Soviet Union and its fellow Communist regimes, particularly China, Korea and Vietnam. While this era is considered Postwar, it is in fact a move towards a new type of war, where campaigns are fought not only on the battleground, but in the political arena and social consciousness as well, fueled strongly by the increasing influence of television news. The fall of the Nazi regime opened the door to the Iron Curtain and Soviet dominance of Eastern Europe, and the defeat of Japan opened previously invaded lands to the chance to choose new leaders, many of whom sided with the tenants of Communism over those of Capitalism. The United States would spend much of this time period combating the “Domino Effect” to try and stem the spread of Communism, particularly in its own hemisphere with Cuba. At the same time, the United States invested millions into Western Europe through the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan to halt the spread of Communism further west. 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 1945-1970s Person An individual. Birth Date 1895 Birthplace Fredericksburg Death Date 1972 Occupation Baptist Minister and Civil Rights Activist Biographical Text The son of formerly enslaved parents in North Carolina, Beatrice Henry Hester (August 31, 1895–February 13, 1972) graduated from Biddle University (later Johnson C. Smith University), in Charlotte, North Carolina, before earning a divinity degree in 1921 from Virginia Union University, in Richmond. He accepted a call from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), in Fredericksburg, and became its pastor shortly after his ordination in May 1922. An advocate for education and social justice, Rev. B. H. Hester organized evening literacy classes at Shiloh for adults so they could register to vote. For about a decade he taught and served as principal at Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial Institute (also known as Mayfield High School), a high school for African-American students who had few options locally beyond elementary school. He helped stabilize its finances and increased enrollment before the institute later became part of the local public school system. A courageous pastor who challenged white supremacy despite potential danger to his family and church, Hester established the weekly Shiloh Herald in 1925 with the motto, "For all things beneficial and uplifting; against all things injurious and detrimental; neutral on nothing." In scathing editorials he excoriated white leaders over voter suppression, lack of educational opportunities, and violence against African Americans in Virginia and nationwide. He called out the Richmond News Leader for its use of offensive language and secured a promise from its editor that certain words would no longer appear in the newspaper. Locally, he opposed city practices that discriminated against Black Fredericksburg residents. Unwilling to accept an unjust society, Hester fought segregation and discrimination while empowering his congregation to do likewise. Despite his humble beginning, Hester's example continues to endure. Nominated by Xavier R. Richardson, Spotsylvania County. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Photographic Archives, Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Fredericksburg. 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 Rev. B. H. Hester Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Throughout his long career as a spiritual and community leader, Rev. B. H. Hester was a passionate advocate for the rights of African Americans. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Civil Rights and Reform Religion https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/9ced3714f29df2cfa136371d45659a7a.jpg 8e4e920c134422c3c2a9267affa85a90 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 Norfolk Occupation Basketball Player and Mentor Biographical Text Richmond native Robert L. Dandridge was a star athlete at the city's Maggie Walker High School and at Norfolk State College (later Norfolk State University). He led the Spartans to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title in 1968 and earned the tournament's Most Valuable Player award in 1969. That year he was drafted by the National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks. Playing the small forward position, he was named to the league's All-Rookie team in 1970. With future Hall-of-Famers Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Oscar Robertson, Dandridge was part of the team's Big 3 that led the Bucks to their first NBA championship in 1971. Dandridge joined the Washington Bullets (later the Washington Wizards) in 1977. Once again he played a leading role, along with future Hall-of-Famers Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld, in capturing the team's only NBA title in 1978. Regarded as one of the best forwards of the 1970s, during his thirteen-year career Dandridge was an All-Star four times and once named to the NBA's All-Defensive Team. He was elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. After retirement Dandridge returned to Virginia and was an assistant coach at Hampton University, where he also earned a master's degree in counseling. During the mid-1990s, Dandridge worked for the NBA Players Association and helped establish a rookie transition program that became a model for other sports leagues. Settling in Norfolk, he became renowned for his youth basketball clinics. In 1999 he founded the Dandridge Group, which develops mentoring programs for youth emphasizing leadership, life skills, and education. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.   Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Robert Randall. 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. Dandridge Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Hall-of-Fame basketball player Robert Dandridge uses his talents and experience to mentor youth in basketball clinics and education programs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Sports and Media https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/46c05aac404bfbd3bbd5ca5503aa2308.jpg dcc53687f73713ad4b03e6bf90b09fa8 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 1964 Birthplace Williamsburg Occupation Public Historian Biographical Text While in high school Christy S. Coleman began working as a living-history interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg and recognized how museums can help people appreciate the complexity of history beyond heritage and memory. She has held leadership roles at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, in Detroit, and the American Civil War Museum, in Richmond, where she oversaw development of its inclusive and complex interpretation of the Civil War. As co-chair of Richmond's Monument Avenue Commission, she guided often-contentious conversations about how to understand the monuments that memorialized the Lost Cause. Since 2019 Coleman has served as executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, a state agency that operates two museums that explore the 17th-century confluence of American Indian, European, and African cultures and the American Revolution. Throughout a career spanning more than 35 years, she has been a tireless advocate for the power of museums, narrative correction, diversity, and inclusiveness. The author of numerous articles, Coleman is also an accomplished screenwriter and public speaker, and has appeared on several national news and history programs. She served as the historical consultant for the award-winning film Harriett and Showtime's The Good Lord Bird. She has also appeared in the award-winning documentaries Abraham Lincoln, Grant, The Neutral Ground and How the Monuments Came Down. Coleman has received numerous accolades, including three honorary doctorates, for her leadership in encouraging museums to disrupt comfortable history constructively. In 2018 Time magazine named her one of the "31 People Changing the South," and in 2019 Worth magazine named her one of "29 Women Changing the World." <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Sigmon Taylor Photography. 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 Christy S. Coleman Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource As an innovative public historian, Christy S. Coleman has advocated the power of museums to challenge the dominant historical narrative and to tell a more complex and inclusive history of America. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Education https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/52bee4b9157b18b397886a3fd4f5a487.jpg ba60b4a2f5fa52137946c22836487644 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 The Great Depression and World War II Description An account of the resource Along with events such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars and the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression helped to shape modern-day America. The circumstances of the Great Depression enlarged the role of the government in the everyday life of Americans, particularly through FDR's New Deal initiative. World War II helped not only to bring the nation out of the Depression, but also put the United States on the world stage as a leader. Unlike previous administrations who subscribed to a certain level of isolationism, both FDR and Truman placed the United States on a path to strong involvement and leadership in worldwide conflicts and reform movements. Additionally, World War II changed the role of women who went into the workforce as American men went to war. Events such as the bombing at Pearl Harbor, liberation of concentration camps, and the use of atomic bombs provide images and stories that have helped to shape future American foreign policy. 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 1929-1945 Person An individual. Birth Date 1885 Birthplace Roanoke Death Date 1979 Occupation Labor Leader Biographical Text The son of a Montgomery County farmer, Samuel Harris Clark (April 11, 1885−June 25, 1979) attended the local segregated schools before going to work on the railroad about 1904. He was hired as a brakeman by the Norfolk and Western Railway Company in 1913 and worked at the Roanoke yard for more than fifty years. Clark joined the Association of Colored Railway Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen and by the 1930s was president of its local union in Roanoke. Elected in July 1939 as national president of the association, which later changed its name to the Association of Railway Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen (ART&LF), Clark transformed it from a primarily fraternal association to a union focused on improving the working conditions of African Americans. Despite having only about 1,000 members, the ART&LF joined lawsuits and even funded their own cases to fight discriminatory practices by railroad companies and unions that represented only white trainmen. Following Clark's 1943 testimony about Norfolk and Western's refusal to hire and promote African-American locomotive firemen and trainmen, the national Committee on Fair Employment Practices called for the company and the unions to cease their discrimination, although little changed. Similarly, Supreme Court rulings that upheld the rights of Black railroad employees in two 1944 cases that Clark's union helped instigate did not lead to immediate improvements because the decisions were not enforced. Clark retired from the railroad in 1955 and the union in 1958. He served as president of the Montgomery County NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), where he emphasized the importance of voter registration. The local NAACP continues to offer scholarships in Clark's memory. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2022">2022</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Photograph courtesy of Donald Shovely. 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 Samuel H. Clark Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource As a union president from the 1930s to the 1950s, Samuel H. Clark fought for the rights of African-American railroad workers. 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