Marvin Hicks is a Richmond native with deep family roots in the city dating back generations, including ancestors who arrived during the Great Migration. A Tee Jay graduate, Marvin developed an early passion for local history, writing his high school IB senior thesis on Richmond’s role as a 19th–20th century political metropolis. He went on to major in History at the University of Virginia, where he served as a research assistant on projects such as The Papers of George Washington, Jefferson’s Early University Life, and Black Virginians in Blue.

As a Community Memory Fellow, Marvin is dedicated to preserving and amplifying Richmond’s diverse histories—especially those often left out of the public record. He works closely with individuals, families, and community organizations to help safeguard and share their stories through Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab and Digital Special Collections. Marvin looks forward to connecting with Richmonders both in the library and throughout the community.