The 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 ...
Explores 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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Revered 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...
Barbara 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.
Traces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy.
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Barbara Jordan, including her important contributions to the civil rights movement.
This volume collects several major speeches that articulate her most deeply held values.
A biography of the first b; ack woman elected to Congress from Texas.
Her 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.
So 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.
A heavily illustrated account of the former Texas Congresswoman.
Traces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.
Examines the life, accomplishments, and views of this distinguished congresswoman, and provides an overview of the history of blacks in Texas.
Barbara Jordan fought with her strong voice for the poor.
This is no small thing. This, my friends, this is grace. And for it we are thankful."
Barbara 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.
A biography of the Congresswoman from Texas, the first black woman ever to be elected to that office from the South.
-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies
Traces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.