A documentary exploring the life of trailblazing Texas congresswoman Barbara Jordan will be screened at the DeSoto Theatre on March 31.

If she were alive, Texan Barbara Jordan would heartily endorse the celebration of Juneteenth, the federal holiday signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021. The congresswoman has faded into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The late Barbara Jordan was a force to be reckoned in both Texas and national politics. Trained as a lawyer, she became the first ...

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Barbara Jordan’s voice shook the nation. Discover her story in The Inquisitor. A look at the life of Barbara Jordan, the Texas congresswoman whose powerful words and moral clarity changed U.S.

CAPITOLA — February is Black History Month, which means a time to learn about the many individuals who have contributed to the progress toward racial equity. These include well-known figures like ...

In 1962 and 1964, a young Black Houston lawyer ran two unsuccessful campaigns for the Texas Legislature, failing to win the Democratic primary, which was tantamount to winning the general election ...

The late Barbara Jordan was a force to be reckoned in both Texas and national politics. Trained as a lawyer, she became the first Black woman elected to the Texas senate and then went on to become the ...