Harry F Byrd, Sr.
Integration
Segregation
L. Douglas Wilder
Massive Resistance
Maggie L. Walker
Oliver Hill
Brown V. Board of Education
Desegregation
Arthur Ashe
A. Linwood Holton Jr.
Woodrow Wilson
George C. Marshall
Led the Massive Resistance Movement against the desegregation of public schools. Created the "Pay as you go" policy.
First African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship. He was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change.
Military leader who created an economic plan to ensure world peace.
Lawyer and civil rights leader, worked for equal rights for African Americans. He played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
First female African American bank president.
Abolishment of racial segregation
Twentieth century president. Created a world peace plan and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
An organized effort to stop the integration of public schools in Virginia. Closed down public schools.
Governor of Virginia, promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors.
Governor of Virginia, was the first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States.
Full equality of people of all races in the use of public facilities and services.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that “separate but equal” public schools were unconstitutional.
The separation of people, usually based on race or religion
