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Home » Charlie Clark Center for Local History » Charlie Clark Center for Local History Blog » Taking A Stand / Speaking Out

Taking A Stand / Speaking Out

George Melvin Richardson: Taking a Stand

January 28, 2021

George Melvin Richardson (1913-2015) was an African-American educator, school principal, WW II U.S. Army officer, and civic leader.

John Robinson: Taking a Stand

January 14, 2021

A dedicated community activist who chose to stay and work in the Green Valley neighborhood where he was born and grew up.

Kathryn Stone: Speaking Out

December 31, 2020

Kathryn Stone was one of a small minority of voices in Virginia that courageously fought against the state’s policy of “massive resistance” to school desegregation.

Leonard “Doc” Muse: Taking a Stand

December 17, 2020

Leonard “Doc” Muse (1923-2017), was an African-American pharmacist and social activist, and the owner of Green Valley Pharmacy.

Fire Station #8: Taking a Stand

December 3, 2020

Hall’s Hill Volunteer Fire Department

Charles Rinker: Speaking Out

November 12, 2020

“Tireless proponent for fair and affordable housing in Arlington County.”

Portia Haskins: Taking a Stand

October 22, 2020

In 1965, Portia Haskins filed suit against the Virginia Board of Elections and the Arlington County general registrar to fight for the right to vote.

Dr. Roland Bruner: Taking a Stand

October 12, 2020

“He provided free medical services to the most disadvantaged in Arlington…”

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