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Vor einem Tag · Barbara Jordan's journey began in Houston, Texas. Her early years were marked by determination and a thirst for knowledge. 01 Born on February 21, 1936, Barbara Charline Jordan grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward, a predominantly African American neighborhood. 02 Her father, Benjamin Jordan, was a Baptist minister, and her mother, Arlyne Jordan ...
Vor 4 Tagen · During that time I had the opportunity to convers with Ms. Jordan about being in the country and living so far from the University of Texas, where Ms. Jordan organized the Barbara Jordan Library. We talked about the Dewey Decimal System and the number of historical books and documents housed at the U.T. library. It was my honor to be having such a peaceful and long discussion with Ms. Jordan.
Vor 6 Tagen · Barbara Jordan’s keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention was a powerful and inspiring call to action. Her words continue to resonate today, reminding us of the importance of fighting for justice and equality, and inspiring us all to make a difference in the world.
Vor 3 Tagen · Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States ...
Vor 3 Tagen · Barbara Jordan (1936--1996) was the first black woman to deliver the keynote address at the convention of a major political party (Democrats in 1976). She was also the first black woman elected to Congress from the South since Reconstruction (1973).
Vor 3 Tagen · Barbara Jordan served six years in Congress and built a reputation as keen legislator and an eloquent speaker. She made a powerful speech calling for the impeachment of Richard Nixon. She was the keynote speaker at the Democratic Convention of 1976 and 1992. What State did she represent in Congress?
Vor 4 Tagen · Barbara Jordan (1936–1996) First African American Congresswoman from a southern state; while on House Judiciary Committee was influential in impeachment of Richard Nixon: Wade H. McCree (1920–1987) Second African American (following Thurgood Marshall) to serve as Solicitor General of the United States Barack Obama (b, 1961)
