Barbara Charline Jordan, a trailblazing American lawyer, educator, and politician, was born on February 21, 1936. Her remarkable life was marked by numerous milestones, including her election to the Texas Senate, a distinction she held as the first African American to achieve this feat since the Reconstruction era. Furthermore, Jordan made history by becoming the first Southern African-American woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, a testament to her unwavering dedication to public service and her unshakeable commitment to breaking down barriers.
Barbara Jordan
Deceased · Born: Feb 21, 1936 · Died: Jan 17, 1996
