• “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion, you’re wasting your life. —Jackie Robinson, first African American to play in Major League Baseball

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 – FROM OUR COMMUNITY, WE RECOGNIZE:

ENID KRIEGER

We celebrate the legacy work of Enid Krieger for her gifts of love, passion, creativity, knowledge and leadership ability which she has freely shared with the Charlottesville community since moving here in 1999.   It would be challenging to list all the organizations, committees and initiatives that Enid has led and/or supported with her expertise.  Often working alongside her friend and collaborator, Dr. Marie Baker, they have partnered on numerous projects aimed at motivating others to strive for improvement and excellence.  This was demonstrated during their tenure as founding members of the board of directors of the African American Teaching Fellows.    

Currently, as chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at The Center at Belvedere, Enid bridges gaps between individuals by fostering engagement and providing education about various races and cultures. Each initiative is thoughtfully developed to encourage open dialogue, challenge stereotypes and biases and unite participants.  She believes that presenting all of the challenging and positive aspects of our local history affirms our shared humanity. These beliefs also inform her role as Content Editor for Beloved Community CVille’s newsletter, a role she took on in September 2025.   In that capacity she shares information about local Black historic sites, illuminates Black-owned businesses, and brings to light the achievements and contributions of the Black community in Charlottesville.