CHESAPEAKE
The Chesapeake community, members of the family of Dr. Hugo Owens and elected officials came together on May 26 to dedicate a state historical marker honoring his works and contributions to Hampton Roads.
The historical marker was placed at the Dr. Owens-Melvin House in Chesapeake, his birthplace.
The marker notes the civil rights activist's career as a World War II veteran who worked to desegregate public facilities in Portsmouth during the 1950s and 1960s.
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