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Fierce Farmers on Film
December 6, 2024
The recent Firmly Planted film screening event honored Black women who are growing food and communities while inspiring others to preserve their heritage.
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Breaking Through Concrete Ceilings
February 17, 2023
Dr. Mamie Parker has spent her life making history as a Black, female conservationist, paving the way for young Black women who want to pursue a career in the environmental world.
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A Fight for History in Hobson
December 21, 2022
Waterwoman and activist Mary Hill is fighting to restore her community’s rights and way of life in Hobson, Virginia.
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The Untold Story of One of The Most Successful Oystermen in Hampton
October 13, 2022
John Mallory Phillips—a successful waterman and businessman in the Hampton, Virginia, area at the turn of the last century—made leaps in the Black community at a time that lacked support or recognition for people of color.
History for All
This series explores the untold history and legacy of people of color in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and their ongoing part in its restoration.
