Virginia history – Watchful Eye

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared today, February 23, Winsome Earle-Sears Day in honor of the Lieutenant Governor. Youngkin’s resolution recognizes Earle-Sears as the first female and the first female veteran to serve as lieutenant governor. Earle-Sears is also recognized as the first black woman to hold statewide office. In addition to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Earle-Sears has held roles as Presidential appointee to the United States Census Bureau, a distinguished member of the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and as Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education, the Governor’s resolution notes. Earle-Sears “quintessential leadership is a beacon of light to the Commonwealth of Virginia, exhibited th...

This article contains a link that will provide financial benefits for the Watchful Eye if a purchase is made. This Saturday, January 20, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., the public will get to have a say on the renaming of streets in Alexandria that are named after Confederate figures. A vote is also scheduled for that meeting. The proposals under consideration are: Renaming North Breckinridge Place in honor of Harriet Jacobs This street is currently named after John Cabell Breckinridge who was elected Vice President of the U.S. in 1856 and later served as Brigadier General, CSA. Renaming Forrest Street as Forest Street This street is named for the Confederate General Nathan Bedford or for French Forrest, Confederate navy commander and builder of the Confederate warship the CSS Vi...

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Governor declares today Winsome Earle-Sears Day

Public comment & vote on renaming Confederate streets in Alexandria this weekend