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Wittman Releases Statement In Response to the Unveiling of the Statue of Barbara Rose Johns
Washington,
December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement after a statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a leader of the civil rights movement, was unveiled in Emancipation Hall at the United States Capitol.
“Barbara Rose Johns lived her life with extraordinary bravery, in pursuit of justice and equality for all,” said Rep. Wittman. “At just 16 years old, Barbara Rose Johns organized a protest against segregation in schools – changing the course of American education forever. I was honored to introduce the congressional resolution authorizing this event, and I am thrilled that her statue will be permanently displayed in the United States Capitol as a testament to her remarkable legacy.” In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns organized a student protest to call attention to the unsatisfactory conditions of the segregated school she and her classmates attended in Farmville, Virginia. Her courageous actions and leadership led to Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, which was ultimately consolidated into Brown v. Board of Education, a landmark Supreme Court case that led to the desegregation of schools in America. On November 18, 2025, Congressman Wittman led a resolution to authorize Emancipation Hall in the United States Capitol to host the event unveiling the statue of Barbara Rose Johns. |
