Virginia's Civil Rights History

Backyard News, hosted by Chelsina Garrity, takes viewers on a journey through time to interview six iconic Virginians. The show features Maggie Walker, the first African-American woman to own a bank; Harry Byrd, who discusses his road policies and massive resistance; Oliver Hill, who celebrates the Brown v. Board of Education ruling; Lynwood Holton, who promotes equality and integration; Arthur Ashe, a tennis champion with aspirations for social change; and Douglas Wilder, the first African-American governor of Virginia. Each interview highlights the significant contributions of these individuals to Virginia's history.

Who was the first African-American woman to own a bank?

• Maggie Walker

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

What policy did Harry Byrd implement to help build roads in Virginia?

• Federal funding

• Public-private partnership

• Debt financing

• Pay-as-you-go

What was the impact of massive resistance in Virginia?

• It led to more private schools

• It increased school funding

• It delayed school integration

• It improved school facilities

What was the main goal of the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

• To build more schools

• To increase teacher salaries

• To integrate schools

• To improve school funding

Who was a key figure in the fight for school integration in Virginia?

• Harry Byrd

• Lynwood Holton

• Oliver Hill

• Douglas Wilder

What was Lynwood Holton's approach to promoting equality during his governorship?

• Building more schools

• Appointing more African-Americans and women to positions of power

• Promoting segregation

• Increasing taxes

Which sport did Arthur Ashe excel in?

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Baseball

• Football

What was one of Arthur Ashe's goals outside of sports?

• To coach a team

• To start a business

• To write a book and advocate for social change

• To become a politician

Who was the first African-American governor of Virginia?

• Oliver Hill

• Douglas Wilder

• Harry Byrd

• Lynwood Holton

During which years did Douglas Wilder serve as governor?

• 1990-1994

• 2000-2004

• 1980-1984

• 2010-2014