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Photo: City of HamptonThe City of Hampton dedicated a Heritage marker in recognition of three nurses who in 1963 risked their careers to protest segregation at a
stanley cup local hospital.The black nurses, known as The Dixie Three 鈥?Mildred Smith, Patricia Taylor and Agnes Stokes 鈥?chose to eat lunch in the hospital cafeteria that was deemed for whites only, rather than in the small room in the basement for African-American staff members.Their protest, which mirrored simi
mugs stanley lar acts happening across the South, led to a court battle that was ultimately settled in their favor.Smith died in 2013, but the other two nurses, now Patricia McKenzie and Agnes Chrisman, attended the ceremony dedicating the marker.The marker is located at the former hospital site, now Hunter B. Andrews PreK-8 School, at 3120 Victoria Blvd. Often history is made quietly, gradually, by ordinary men and women whose names are not known beyond their hometowns. 鈥?These three ladies made a profound statement with the simple act of sitting down to eat, Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray said.A locally produced documentary about The Dixie Three will be screened at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk on Feb. 22 as part of the celebration of Black History Month. Share this page Share
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On Saturday, the Education Department of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library honored 14 students representing nine area schools as they completed the requirements for the Woodrow Wilson Student Leadership Program.The program aimed at rising high school juniors and seniors sought to build leadership ski
stanley website lls and an interest in global policymaking as they assume leadership roles within their schools and communities.The Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program looks to enrich outstanding high school students who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and academic excellence.聽 Participants were selected based on leadership roles, acad
stanley cup emic standing, references, and a personal interview.In addition to receiving their certificates on Saturday, each student was given the opportunity to present a living history project.聽 Their projects are currently on display in the rotating gallery of the museum.聽 聽The 2016 graduates of the Woodrow Wilson Student Leadership Program are Sam Bernard, Grace Blanchard, Hope Campbell, Abigail Cassell, Corey Lee Davis, Gabriella Forward, Megan Grantier, Abigail Kincheloe, Katy Laser, Ricky Oehler, Rebecca Pereles, Madison Phillips, Haley Sanders, and Kelsey Sheffer. Share this page Share Facebook Twitter
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