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Famous People

Famous People. By Miss O. 1. Maggie L. Walker. First African American woman to establish and become a bank president in the United States. Walk to a bank?. 2. Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

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Famous People

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  1. Famous People By Miss O.

  2. 1. Maggie L. Walker • First African American woman to establish and become a bank president in the United States. Walk to a bank?

  3. 2. Harry F. Byrd, Sr. • As governor of Virginia, he was known for a “Pay As You Go” policy for road improvements, and he modernized Virginia state government. Byrd  birds fly above the road

  4. 3. Oliver W. Hill, Sr. • Was a lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for equal rights of African Americans. • He played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Equal Rights was a big Hill to climb

  5. 4. Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. • Was the first African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship. • He was also an author and eloquent spokesperson for social change.

  6. 5. Linwood Holton, Jr. • As governor of Virginia, he promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors. Holton – “hold on” about segregation

  7. 6. L. Douglas Wilder • First African American to be elected a Virginia state governor in the United States. Isn’t it “wild” that he was the first?!

  8. Question Time! • Hold up the correct sign language letter for the person whose description matches!

  9. Who was the governor known for a “Pay As You Go” policy for road improvements? A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Linwood Holton, Jr. C. Harry F. Byrd

  10. Who was a lawyer and civil rights leader who worked for equal rights of African Americans and played a key role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision? A. Oliver W. Hill, Sr. B. Linwood Holton, Jr. C. Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.

  11. Who was the first African American woman to establish and become a bank president in the US? A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Maggie L. Walker C. Harry F. Byrd

  12. Who was the Virginia governor who promoted racial equality and appointed more African Americans and women to positions in state government than previous governors? A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Linwood Holton, Jr. C. Harry F. Byrd

  13. Who was the first African American governor of Virginia? A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Linwood Holton, Jr. C. Harry F. Byrd

  14. Who was the first African American winner of a major men’s tennis singles championship? A. L. Douglas Wilder B. Linwood Holton, Jr. C. Arthur R. Ashe

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