A biography of the first b; ack woman elected to Congress from Texas.
This volume collects several major speeches that articulate her most deeply held values.
Traces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy.
The Texas Congresswoman describes her childhood in Houston, her years in segregated schools, her entry into the white world while attending Boston University Law School, and her breakthrough into politics
A heavily illustrated account of the former Texas Congresswoman.
It was a voice that made people sit up, stand up, and take notice. So what do you do with a voice like that?
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.
The first comprehensive analysis of Barbara Jordan's written speeches. The speeches offer important insights into Jordan's moral theories and her model of a flourishing multi-ethnic society.
"In this volume, editor Sandra Parham (Archivist, Barbara Jordan Archives) has selected speeches that give readers an insight into Jordan's philosophy on ethics, diversity, and government at a time when...
A biography of the Congresswoman from Texas, the first black woman ever to be elected to that office from the South.
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.