The Legacy of the Dixie 3 | Virginia Beach News

Agnes Stokes Chisman, one of the courageous “Dixie 3” nurses who defied segregation at Dixie Hospital in 1963, has passed away at 84. Alongside Mildred Smith and Patricia Taylor McKenzie, she risked everything—including her job—to protest racial injustice in a cafeteria that denied Black staff service. Fired for their bravery, they later won a landmark 1966 court victory restoring their jobs and back pay. Though Smith died in 2013, Chisman’s passing leaves McKenzie as the last surviving member of this historic trio. Their legacy is now honored through Hampton University’s film and an upcoming historical marker—proof that their quiet rebellion sparked lasting change and continues to inspire generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63164505af0ff565