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BLACK RIVER â A local childrenâs writer has been honored with the New York State Reading Associationâs Charlotte Awards.
The award, named for the main character in E.B. Whiteâs Charlotteâs Web, was established âto encourage students to read outstanding literature and ultimately become life-long readers,â according to the associationâs website. The award also recognizes the authors and illustrators. The award winning books are decided upon by students throughout the state.
Hope I. Marston, who has been nominated in the past, received the 2021 Charlotte Award for the high school ballot for her book âThe Walls Have Ears: A Black Spy in the Confederate White House,â published by White Bird Publications.
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Portrait of Union spy, Elizabeth Van Lew. Richmond Storyhouse offers a historical walking tour of her Churchill neighborhood.
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“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” ~Joseph Campbell
As we celebrate Memorial Day, what a great time to reflect on the heroes in our communities and the ways we honor them. This week and weekend you’ll find celebrations and commemorations of women spies, brave soldiers, and personal stories of heroes who saved the day in ordinary ways. From the beginnings of our nation to the present day battles we fight, Virginia’s history is replete with those who are sure to inspire. Get out and engage!
A historical image of the Van Lew house. (Photo: Library of Congress)
Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration recently announced the state would add five new highway markers. Selected from student submitted suggestions, the new markers will tell the story of notable Black Virginians.
Mary was enslaved at birth by the Van Lew family, who held as many as 21 people in slavery. Elizbeth Van Lew, the family’s daughter who went by Bet, held anti-slavery sentiments however, and arranged for Mary to be educated, later sending her to live in Liberia.
“It was not unusual for white enslavers to not be quite comfortable owning slaves but also not quite understand or envision a place for free Black people as full citizens in the United States,” said Lois Leveen, a historian working on a biography of Mary’s life.