5 10 378 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/05802d482ba5c7fe0ab0bfcf8062a6ed.jpg 4c68b53720ed357fdf9a4ab82e36e076 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/efb14ce8305bd536834d08b560401276.mp3 a9f2b79785c51fb7bb27152c57d9aae5 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 1851 Birthplace Lynchburg Death Date 1946 Occupation Suffragist Biographical Text Elizabeth Dabney Langhorne Lewis (December 9, 1851–January 30, 1946) had long been active in cultural and charitable organizations when she founded the Equal Suffrage League of Lynchburg in 1910, one of the earliest local branches of the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia. She served as president of the Lynchburg league until 1920 and was a vice president of the state league from 1911 to 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment guaranteeing women's right to vote was ratified. Believing that a "woman's qualification for citizenship is as valid as the man's," Lewis argued that women were entitled to equal suffrage. She devoted her energy to the cause during the 1910s, traveling around southern Virginia to make public speeches and organize local leagues in the effort to secure a woman suffrage amendment to the state constitution. She addressed committees of the House of Delegates in 1912 and 1914, when the General Assembly considered, but did not pass, such an amendment. Lewis also participated in public events, including the March 1913 national suffrage parade in Washington, D.C., where she helped carry the Virginia banner. In August 1917 she and her daughter Elizabeth Otey, who was then a member of the National Woman's Party, joined other suffragists in picketing the White House. When the Virginia League of Voters was organized after ratification in 1920, Lewis was elected to the board of directors and in 1926 was elected president. She also served as the first president of the Lynchburg league from 1920 to the mid-1930s. In 1931 Lewis's name was included on the national league's honor roll in recognition of her work. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/va-women-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of the Lynchburg Museum System. Audio clip: excerpt from Elizabeth Lewis's January 19, 1912, speech to a committee of the Virginia House of Delegates printed in the Equal Suffrage League's pamphlet, Make Your Women Free, read by Library of Virginia staff. 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 Elizabeth Dabney Langhorne Lewis Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Elizabeth Lewis founded the Equal Suffrage League of Lynchburg. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Virginia Women in History Honoree https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/71279811212c1e8ceba6552dc1711d38.jpg 2b345dc8100f87a0fea02a81b2392345 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/ebd5d109bf84421271cb543061ec9927.mp3 ad00f7eeee9b2c6b5f73645a4b3e4a89 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 1864 Birthplace Staunton Death Date 1951 Occupation Social Reformer and Suffragist Biographical Text Growing up in Staunton, Fannie Stratton Bayly King (September 27, 1864–January 13, 1951) attended the academically rigorous Augusta Female Seminary. She became active in many community improvement projects and organizations, supporting public health work and serving as president of the local branch of the Co-Operative Education Association that worked to improve public education. She helped found the Staunton Civic Club in 1911 and served as president of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, an organization that frustrated her when it refused to endorse voting rights for women. King believed strongly in woman suffrage and was elected president of the Staunton Equal Suffrage League in 1913. The league distributed literature, encouraged public suffrage debates, and wrote legislators and congressmen. King arranged for prominent suffrage speakers to visit Staunton and she also spoke to local groups. After her speech to the Working Men's Fraternal Association, she later recalled that her "male relatives and friends crossed the street or dodged into stores to keep from speaking to such a bold bad woman!!!" King withdrew from her work after her only child died in 1917, but after the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified she participated in the founding of the League of Women Voters and served on the Children's Code Commission, which recommended numerous legislative reforms passed by the General Assembly. A supporter of public libraries for most of her life, King donated her house, Kalorama, to the city for use as the public library, and continued to live there in an upstairs apartment until her death. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/va-women-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia. Bibliography Image Courtesy of Staunton Public Library. Audio clip: excerpt from Fannie King's letter to former Equal Suffrage League secretary Ida M. Thompson, ca. 1936, read by Library of Virginia staff. 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 Fannie Bayly King Subject The topic of the resource Virginia Women in History Description An account of the resource Civic leader Fannie B. King encouraged educational and public health reforms in addition to advocating woman suffrage. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Virginia Women in History Honoree https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/b8ca5a0a2eb1d95a8b48e57028130572.jpg 79d2bb4536c7d7ed594287c893978605 https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/854dbeab5849a28557f71b59315b30ff.jpg bb9e042f014c427c3add514cf008dd9a Still Image A static visual representation. 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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 1988 Birthplace Charles City County Occupation Government Official Biographical Text Growing up in Charles City County, Kaci Easley was inspired by the examples of her mother, a former director of the Virginia Council on Human Rights, and her grandmother Iona W. Adkins, who served from 1967 to 1988 as clerk of the Charles City County Circuit Court. Easley earned a business degree from Hampton University and a master's in public administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Following her family's example of public service, Easley worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a program analyst, a project manager with its National Finance Center, and as an administrative officer at its Natural Resources Conservation Service. In 2014, she was appointed to the staff of Virginia's Secretary of Natural Resources, who works to advance the governor's environmental priorities. Only 27 years old when she was named director of Virginia's Executive Mansion, Easley was the first African American to hold that post. She supervised a full-time staff of five and helped care for the governor's family while hosting hundreds of official state events and receptions at the oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the United States. During her time there, she was an advocate for the governor's goal of expanding opportunities for all Virginians. She helped spearhead projects that led to the unveiling of portraits in the mansion of Richmond civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill and civil rights activist Barbara Johns. Easley also worked with the First Lady to make the mansion more environmentally friendly and accessible to all. In 2018, Easley joined McGuireWoods Consulting, where she is a vice president in the Virginia State Government Relations group and specializes in executive and legislative affairs and local government relations. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Image courtesy of Kaci M. Easley. 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 Kaci M. Easley Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Inspired by examples of public service in her family, Kaci Easley was the first African American to serve as director of Virginia's Executive Mansion. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Government and Law https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/a2157ed920bf05720f3d0bf1ac4d19a4.jpg db39d8f4f64442de17ef15c783b960dc 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 1958 Birthplace Montgomery County Occupation Community Activist Biographical Text Penny Franklin believes that "respect, tolerance, and understanding" are necessary to building a stronger community. The Montgomery County native graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1976, attended New River Community College, and has worked on the shipping dock at Hubbell Lighting for 32 years. When her two children experienced treatment at school that Franklin believed was rooted in racial inequality, she spoke out. She served on the school district's diversity forum, and in 1999 won election to the school board on a platform of promoting diversity, tolerance, and community involvement. The first African American elected to the Montgomery County School Board—and the first African American elected to any office in Montgomery—Franklin has continuously won reelection and has served as the board's chair. An advocate for the fair treatment of employees, Franklin was elected president of Local 82160 International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Technical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communication Workers of America in 2008, and was elected to the IUE-CWA's executive council in 2013. As president and area chairperson of the local NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Franklin worked to build new chapters in southwestern Virginia. In 2005 she helped establish the New Mountain Climbers as a local giving circle to pool money and provide grants for social justice programs. In 2002 Franklin cofounded the Community Group to empower the local African-American community and to encourage African Americans to run for public office. In 2012 the Community Group established the Dialogue on Race to bring diverse groups together to discuss issues of importance to African Americans and take action to address inequalities in education, employment, law enforcement, service on public and private boards of directors, and other areas. The Dialogue on Race holds annual summits in Montgomery County that attract hundreds of participants to build relationships and challenge racism. A woman of faith, Franklin considers her public service as a calling to encourage marginalized people to advocate for their communities and to hold leaders accountable for inequities in society. <a href="https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Image courtesy of Penny J. Franklin. 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 Penny J. Franklin Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource As a community activist for more than 30 years, Penny Franklin has been an advocate for the fair and respectful treatment of all people. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Civil Rights and Reform Community Leadership and Philanthropy https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/d53b68d7d91b9bf5cadc6c5337c411da.jpg 5338aeefaa28c6a7592b0d5bd950f593 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 Hampton Occupation Chemical Engineer and Inventor Biographical Text A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dr. Joycelyn Simpson Harrison is a 1987 graduate of Spelman College, in Atlanta, where she earned her degree in chemistry. That same year she also earned a degree in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, from which she later received her MS (1989) and PhD (1993) in chemical engineering. Harrison's research specialty has been in piezoelectric materials, electro-active polymers that move or change shape when exposed to electrical stimulation and have potential applications as synthetic muscles in robotics and for use in outer space. She has written book chapters and more than 30 technical papers, and jointly holds 23 patents involving these materials, which can facilitate the repair of satellites and improvements in such various devices as robots, heart pumps, and audio speakers. Harrison worked at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton as a research engineer and later as chief of the Advanced Materials and Processing Branch. She was part of the team that developed THUNDER (Thin-Layer Composite-Unimorph Piezoelectric Driver and Sensor) technology, which received R&D Magazine's annual R&D 100 Award as one of that year's best innovations in research and development. For her work, NASA awarded Harrison the Exceptional Achievement Medal in 2000 and the Outstanding Leadership Medal in 2006. National Women in Color honored Harrison with a Technology All-Star Award in 1998 and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers presented Harrison with its Minority Affairs Eminent Engineer Award in 2011. In 2009 she became the manager of the Low Density Materials program at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research in Arlington County. There she oversaw research and development of lightweight materials for use in aerospace technologies. Harrison is currently associate research dean in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Image courtesy of Joycelyn S. Harrison 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 Joycelyn S. Harrison Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Research scientist, mentor, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) champion Joycelyn Harrison is an award-winning chemical engineer and prolific inventor. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Science and Medicine https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/e7a36d34d6c4486fab4c61662b8f4aef.jpg 2f4ff36d761d1a6329921fe19ed212ca 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 1989 Birthplace Westmoreland County Occupation Football Player and Philanthropist Biographical Text Growing up in the Westmoreland County town of Colonial Beach, Torrey Smith learned the importance of responsibility as the child of a single mother. As the oldest, he helped care for and tutor his six younger siblings. He excelled in academics and sports at nearby Stafford High School, and attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship. After graduating in 2010 with a degree in criminology and criminal justice, Smith was drafted as a wide receiver in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens. He helped the team win the Super Bowl in the 2012 season. He later played for the San Francisco 49ers, where he was the team's 2016 nominee for the National Football League’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for commitment to community involvement. He won another Super Bowl ring in 2018 playing a season with the Philadelphia Eagles. After a season with the Carolina Panthers, Smith announced his retirement in September 2019. Making Baltimore his home, Smith and his wife, Chanel, both the first in their families to attend college, wanted to make a difference in their community, especially with at-risk youth. They started the Torrey Smith Family Fund, which sponsors many dynamic initiatives, including back-to-school and after-school programs; teen mentoring; sports and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps; charitable basketball games; and holiday meal and gift programs. A highlight of the organization's work is the Tevin Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, named to honor Smith's late brother. Each year the fund awards $5,000 scholarships to four college-bound students from low-income families in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Virginia. After learning that his childhood basketball court had been destroyed in a fire, Smith helped fund a new park with a playground, pavilion, and basketball and tennis courts that the town of Colonial Beach dedicated in 2019 as Torrey Smith Recreational Park. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z7e3LpgU5U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch</a> Torrey Smith's visit to the Library of Virginia to learn more about his family's roots. Bibliography Image courtesy of Torrey Smith. 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 Torrey Smith Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith has used his academic and athletic success to establish community programs that inspire and assist youth in achieving their educational goals. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree Community Leadership and Philanthropy Sports and Media https://www.lva.virginia.gov/collections/educator-resources/changemakers/files/original/7a9b3296e610f179bc6491c2c12d5435.jpg a3e66847a08cbd8c458bd504ee7b6437 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 Fairfax County Occupation Judge and Musician Biographical Text As a student at Fisk University in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, Marcus Williams traveled around the region as a musician, playing with the likes of Duke Ellington and Quincy Jones. After graduating with honors in 1973, he went on to earn a law degree from Catholic University in 1977 and also studied European business law on a fellowship in London. After returning to the United States, Williams became an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Fairfax County and later an assistant county attorney handling consumer affairs, public contracts, and utility regulation. As a member of the county's Criminal Justice Advisory Board, he helped advise officials on aspects of the criminal justice system in Fairfax. The General Assembly elected Williams a judge of Fairfax County's General District Court on February 28, 1987, making him the first African-American judge in the county. The governor appointed Williams a judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit in September 1990 and the assembly elected him to a full term on January 17, 1991. During his 22 years on the bench, Williams oversaw numerous civil and criminal trials in the state's largest trial court. He has also shared his knowledge of business law as an adjunct professor at George Mason University, has taught at the National Judicial College, and has served on the education committee of the Judicial Conference of Virginia for District Courts. In 2007 he was appointed to the Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board. Since retiring in 2012, Williams has taught advanced English to students in China and has lectured on trial advocacy, international commercial arbitration, and public corruption at universities in Europe. He is also a mediator and arbitrator for Juridical Solutions PLC. Returning to his musical roots, Williams continues to record albums and perform his mix of jazz, Latin, and rhythm and blues music at venues around the world. <a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy. Bibliography Image courtesy of Marcus D. Williams. 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 Marcus D. Williams Subject The topic of the resource Strong Men and Women in Virginia History Description An account of the resource An attorney, educator, and musician, the Honorable Marcus Williams served more than 20 years as a circuit court judge in Fairfax County. 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