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Barbara Jordan
Jordan, Barbara Charline - 1936–96, African-American lawyer, public official, and educator, b. Houston. After graduating from Boston Univ. Law School (1959), she practiced law in Houston. In 1966 she became the first African American to be elected to the Texas senate, and six years later, the first to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the South since Reconstruction. As Read More...
Jordan, Barbara Charline - 1936–96, African-American lawyer, public official, and educator, b. Houston. After graduating from Boston Univ. Law School (1959), she practiced law in Houston. In 1966 she became the first African American to be elected to the Texas senate, and six years later, the first to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the South since Reconstruction. As a Democratic member of Congress, she achieved national renown on the House Judiciary Committee when it investigated (1974) the Watergate affair. Her keynote address at the 1976 Democratic national convention further enhanced her stature, but she decided to retire from politics the following year. From 1979 until her death, she taught at the Univ. of Texas. See biography by M. B. Rogers (1998). The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Copyright© 2004, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products N.V. All rights reserved. |
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American Orators of the Twentieth Century: Critical Studies and Sources ("Barbara Jordan" begins on p. 233)
by Bernard K. Duffy, Halford R. Ryan. 474 pgs.
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American Women Civil Rights Activists: Biobibliographies of 68 Leaders, 1825-1992 ("Barbara Jordan" begins on p. 210)
by Gayle J. Hardy. 482 pgs.
Ranging from such pioneers as Elizabeth Blackwell, Mary L. Bonney, Kate Barnard, Mariana Bracetti, and Amelia Stone Quinton, to contemporary figures such as Iola M. Pohocsucut Hayden, Rosa Parks, Angela Davis, and Shirley Chisholm, these 68 women have worked passionately for civil rights in the United States. The issues that they have championed have been as varied as the women themselves: African Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, children, lesbians and gays, adoptees, older adults, differently-abled persons, prisoners, education, political reform, health issues and many others. Many have been active in women's rights and suffrage issues. A short biographical sketch of each woman is provided, listing place of birth, schools, important events and achievements, children, parents, siblings and individuals who had a significant influence on her work. The second part of each entry is an extensive bibliography of works by and about the activist. Included are print and nonprint sources, as well as dissertations, theses, manuscript materials and personal papers. The work is thoroughly indexed.
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Climbing the Hill: Gender Conflict in Congress (Discussion of Barbara Jordan begins on p. 32)
by Herbert N. Foerstel, Karen Foerstel. 202 pgs.
Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. It traces the difficult history of women in Congress, their slow and painful path to political power, and their hopes and fears of today. It presents a comprehensive analysis of women's success at the polls and within the congressional hierarchy - legislatively, politically, and socially. Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the "old boy" network. The book's comprehensive coverage is unique and up-to-date and will be of interest to scholars, students, and interested layreaders.
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African-American Orators: A Bio-Critical Sourcebook ("Barbara Charline Jordan" begins on p. 207)
by Richard Leeman W. 452 pgs.
Long-needed sourcebook assessing the unique styles and themes of notable African-American orators.
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Who was the first African-American senator? Who was the first woman to cast a vote in the New World? Have any gays or lesbians held state-wide office? The answers are here in Almanac of Women & Minorities in American Politics. The culmination of Mart Martin's two years of diligent research, this is the first comprehensive single-volume reference to all women, African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, native minorities, gays, & lesbians who have served in state or national elected positions, with additional information on local elected positions. Completely non-partisan & non-judgmental in approach, this valuable resource provides a complete reference on the "political" accomplishments of these people, as opposed to taking a "biographical" approach.