Moore-Irvin American Legion Post 359
The first African American , American-Legion Post was started in 1920, after WWI. It only lasted a few years but […]
Social Clubs
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PAUL QUINN MASONIC TEMPLE
The Masons became an important part of the social fabric of African-Americans in Richmond as far back as 1852, with
Al Glover
Al Glover had a full and varied life of work and service. He was a proud veteran. He spent time
Etta Lundy
Etta Lundy devoted her six years on Richmond Common Council and beyond to economic development, fair housing, and advocating employment
Marion “Scar” Williams
Marion Williams served his community in many ways, starting as the first black member of the Richmond Common Council in
Mamie Wright
Mamie Wright used her personal experiences in her role in the NAACP. She joined in the late ‘60’s and worked
Barbara Short
Barbara Short was born in 1937 in Texarkana, TX and raised by her grandmother. She moved to Kansas City, KS,
India Cruse-Griffin
India Cruse-Griffin is a Richmond native whose art expresses her experience of Midwestern multi-cultural living. Her work consists of different
Military, Public Service Professionals
Emmett Rice
Emmett Rice was a native of Richmond, born in 1924. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1942, and joined
Sabrina Mayberry-Pennington
Sabrina Mayberry-Pennington was born in Tennessee, but grew up in Richmond. Her goal of attending college and being a positive