Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

The Virginia Civil Rights Memorial in Richmond commemorates the struggle for racial equality and justice in the state’s history. It features statues of five prominent civil rights leaders—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barbara Johns, Oliver Hill, A. Peter Ricketts, and Maggie L. Walker—whose efforts helped challenge segregation and oppression. The memorial serves as a powerful reminder of perseverance and the ongoing fight for civil rights. Its purpose is to honor those who fought for equality and to educate visitors about Virginia’s pivotal role in the broader civil rights movement.