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Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr.
Attorney and civil rights activist Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. advocates equal justice and equal opportunities for all Americans.
Roanoke
Thomas Cannon Sr.
A postal worker who lived frugally, Thomas Cannon Sr. was a philanthropist who gave away more than $156,000 during his lifetime.
Richmond
James Randolph Spencer
James Randolph Spencer is the first African American federal judge appointed from Virginia.
Richmond
Xavier R. Richardson
Xavier R. Richardson is a fervent advocate for underprivileged youth.
Fredericksburg
Mamie Evelyn Locke
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.
Hampton
Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr.
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.
Norfolk
William Darnell "Bill" Euille
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.
Alexandria
James "Plunky" Branch
For decades, multi-talented saxophonist and bandleader James “Plunky” Branch has promoted the cultural importance of music at home and abroad.
Richmond
Gwen Bingham
Brigadier General Gwen Bingham was the first woman to serve as quartermaster general of the United States Army.
Prince George County
Grace Arents
Philanthropist Grace Arents supported a variety of educational and public health programs and bequeathed her estate to become a botanic garden.
Richmond