“The majority of the American people still believe that every single individual in this country is entitled to just as much respect, just as much dignity, as every other individual.”
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Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was a prominent American politician known for her influential career as a lawyer and a member of the United States House of Representatives. Born on February 21, 1936, she served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives and later as a U.S. Representative from Texas. Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas Senate and the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South. She was known for her eloquence and her advocacy for civil rights and social justice. more
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