An excerpt from Barbara Jordan's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convection. Jordan was the first African-American woman ever elected to Congress from a southern state. watch
Video from Congresswoman Barbara Jordan's historic keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. Barbara Jordan was a lawyer and a politician, and was the first African-American woman to serve in the Texas State Senate. watch
Barbara Jordan has died at age 59, leaving behind a legacy of political activism and moving oratory. watch
