ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – A new state historical marker will soon highlight the life and legacy of Lucy Addison, the Virginia native born to formerly enslaved parents.
She moved to the star city in the 1880s and would go on to change the course of education for black students in Roanoke.
The marker highlights Addison’s lifelong dedication to education, leadership, equity, and the generations of students she produced…