A Private Woman in Public Spaces: Barbara Jordan's Speeches on Ethics, Public Religion, and Law (African American Religious Thought and Life)
Description
Barbara Jordan was a private woman in public spaces. She emerged from the obscurity of Houston’s segregated Fifth Ward to become the first African American Congresswoman elected from Texas since Reconstruction and a keynote speaker at two national Democratic conventions. Although her public career began in politics, she soon became known for her ethics, her vision of community, and her passion for education and public service. Jordan challenged the nation to reclaim constitutional ideals, adhere to moral principles, and commit to a pluralism that was dynamic and transformative. In her...
ISBN(s)
1563383020, 9781563383021
