July 3, 2020
The honorable Nolan Dawkins, center, is joined by Circuit Court Judges Lisa Kemler and James Clark during the drive-by retirement parade for Dawkins June 26 in Old Town.
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‘It’s Been an Honor’: Trailblazing Judge Dawkins Retires After 26 Years
Nolan Dawkins grew up at a time when Alexandria segregated everything from water fountains to public schools. But he was determined to make a difference, becoming one of seven individuals to integrate George Washington High School in the 1960s, then distinguishing himself as an officer in Vietnam.
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