Roanoke, Virginia is often called the "Star City". Who are famous African-Americans (past and present) with roots in the Valley? The first ones that come to mind for me (KOH) are Booker T. Washington (from Franklin County - legendary world leader), Oliver Hill (Roanoke - late civil rights attorney), Oscar Micheaux (Harlem Renaissance filmmaker), Charles "Big Dog" Thornhill (Roanoke - '60s college football) and Al Holland (Roanoke - major league baseball), but there must be many others before them and since from all throughout the Valley (including the surrounding counties) - and from all professions. We would like to post this so that the world will see our stars! This will be compiled, updated regularly and listed at: http://roanokerelatives.weebly.com/roanoke.html. This list is of all African-Americans from the Valley, not just relatives.
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Warren L. Dillon
9/28/2012 08:16:31 am
Let us not forget the unmatched athletic accomplishments of Arthur P. Brown during his time at Lucy Addison High School. Two scrapbooks are now available for viewing at thr Gainsboro Library in Roanoke, VA.
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KOH
12/17/2012 03:16:04 pm
Warren, thanks for getting this started. When you now go to our "Roanoke" page, you will see many new names added. I still need more.
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10/12/2013 12:02:01 am
The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues.
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