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Unsung Heroes
It
is the
unsung and unrecognized who have quietly, in the most modest ways
made tremendous contributions to our community and beyond. These Unsung Heroes
represent hope, faith, courage, determination, and
unwavering dedication.
Please click on name to read about these Unsung Heroes.
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Allen, Fannie |
Enhanced Lives of Others |
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Boyd, Edward F. |
American Marketing Executive
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Caroline, Gay
Anita |
Red Cross Worker, Activist |
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Caroline, Etienne |
First Black Detective |
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Clisby, Neil |
Heavyweight Prizefighter |
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Davis, Bill |
Civil Rights Warrior |
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Gordon, Walter
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Governor of Virgin
Islands |
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Johnson, Frank |
Filed Lawsuit in 1920's |
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Key, Alice |
Cotton Club Dancer, Activist
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Ligon, Bernice
Goodwin
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Co-Owner of
Aquarian Bookstore |
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Mackey,
Anita Johnson
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Who's Who of American Women |
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Mitchell, Dr. James A. |
Physician & Inventor |
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Moss, Rev. L. B. |
Park Ave. Baptist Church |
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Smith, Eddie Dee |
Ambassador of
Goodwill |
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Stratton, Omar & Bertha |
Civil Rights Activists |
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Streeter, Melvin
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Overcame Barriers |
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Strickland, Cliff |
Legendary Golfer |
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Strickland, Ed |
First Black Fireman & Captain |
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Strickland, Errol |
Sanitation Department
Supt. |
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Williams, McCoy Edward
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Hall of Fame Swimmer
Coming Soon
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We never had to look far for role models; they were our grandparents, mothers,
fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors. |
