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.

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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.

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