Barbara Jordan
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Barbara Jordan: American Hero
By Mary Beth RogersThe Texas delegation also had a reputation for being quite "sexist," although that term was not yet in use. ... “Jack got someone, too, and we walked into the luncheon with the ladies, and Kika de la Garza looks up and sees what we're ...
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Barbara Jordan: Congresswoman, Lawyer, Educator
By Laura S. JeffreyExplores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker.
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Barbara Jordan: American Hero
By Mary Beth Rogers... post-Reconstruction, 31 Eisenhower presidential victory, 102 "lily-white faction," 8-9 race issues, Jordan on, 320 Texas, 110 Rice University, 93-94 Richards, Ann, xvii, 331, 337,351,354 Richardson, Elliot, 196, 197 Ricks, Marian, ...
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Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder
By Barbara JordanRevered by Americans across the political spectrum, Barbara Jordan was "the most outspoken moral voice of the American political system," in the words of former President Bill Clinton, who awarded...
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Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader
By Duchess Harris, Deirdre R.J. HeadBarbara Jordan's work as an educator, a lawyer, and a politician helped shape the American civil rights movement. Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader explores her legacy.
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Barbara Jordan: Breaking the Barriers
By Ann Fears CrawfordTraces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy.
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Barbara Jordan: Civil Rights Leader
By Connor StrattonThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Barbara Jordan, including her important contributions to the civil rights movement.
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Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder
By Max ShermanThis volume collects several major speeches that articulate her most deeply held values.
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Barbara Jordan
By Norman Kelin, Sabra-Anne KelinA biography of the first b; ack woman elected to Congress from Texas.
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Barbara Jordan
By Lucia RaatmaHer later years were spent on educational work and in 1994 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. This book details her life and career achievements while focusing on the Civil Rights Movement.
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Barbara Jordan
By Diane Patrick-WexlerSo she became a member of the United States Congress and helped change the laws. Her speeches also made her famous. Barbara Jordan did it all with her own special style.
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Barbara Jordan: The Great Lady from Texas
By Naurice RobertsA heavily illustrated account of the former Texas Congresswoman.
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Barbara Jordan: African American Politician
By Joseph D. McNairTraces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.
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Barbara Jordan: Getting Things Done
By James MendelsohnExamines the life, accomplishments, and views of this distinguished congresswoman, and provides an overview of the history of blacks in Texas.
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Barbara Jordan
By Carole MarshBarbara Jordan fought with her strong voice for the poor.
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Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder
By Max ShermanThis is no small thing. This, my friends, this is grace. And for it we are thankful."
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Barbara Jordan: American Hero
By Mary B. RogersBarbara Jordan was the first African American to serve in the Texas Senate since Reconstruction, the first black woman elected to Congress from the South, and the first to deliver the keynote address at a national party convention.
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Barbara Jordan
By James HaskinsA biography of the Congresswoman from Texas, the first black woman ever to be elected to that office from the South.
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Barbara Jordan
By Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies
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Barbara Jordan: Voice of Democracy
By Lisa Renee RhodesTraces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.