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Strong Men & Women in Virginia History 2026

Sharon Y. Bowen

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As chair of the New York Stock Exchange, Sharon Bowen has blazed a path in corporate America for women and African Americans.

William Hughes Dillard

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In a long and distinguished career in the United States Army, Colonel William Hughes Dillard honorably served his country at home and abroad.

Sheary Darcus Johnson

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The first Black student to earn an undergraduate degree at James Madison University, Sheary D. Johnson seeks to help those in her community reach…

Florence Neal Cooper Smith

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Florence Neal Cooper Smith has been a tireless advocate for the public awareness and treatment of sickle cell disease at the local, state and national…