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Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician.
Barbara Jordan (Houston, 21 de fevereiro de 1936 — Austin, 17 de janeiro de 1996) foi uma feminista, política e líder do movimento dos direitos civis dos negros nos Estados Unidos. Foi eleita pela revista de notícia Time como Pessoa do Ano em 1975, representando as Mulheres Americanas. [1]
Barbara Jordan (born February 21, 1936, Houston, Texas, U.S.—died January 17, 1996, Austin, Texas) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1973–79), representing Texas. She was the first African American congresswoman to come from the South.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South and a prominent voice on the Judiciary Committee. She fought for civil and human rights, sponsored legislation, and delivered powerful speeches.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Barbara Jordan was a lawyer and educator who was a congresswoman from 1972 to 1978 — the first African American congresswoman to come from the deep South and the first woman ever elected to...
9 de nov. de 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman from a Southern state to serve in Congress and a leading voice in Democratic politics. She defended the U.S. Constitution in Nixon's impeachment hearings and delivered two keynote addresses at the Democratic National Convention.
25 de nov. de 2019 · Learn about Barbara Jordan, a lawyer, politician, and teacher who made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress from the South and the first to give a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Explore her life, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
