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- Title
The Life and Times of Barbara Jordan: A Twentieth-Century Baptist and Political Pioneer.
- Authors
Oliver, Bonnie J.
- Abstract
The article presents a biography of African American Baptist Barbara Charline Jordan who became the first African American elected to the Texas Senate. Jordan's engagement on the social issues through speeches that integrated her beliefs and values in ethics, religion and law undergirded her efforts to create a better society. In spite of her achievements and accolades, she did not forget her heritage of excellence, accountability, and morality and that God had a path for her to follow.
- Subjects
JORDAN, Barbara, 1936-1996; AFRICAN American Baptists; RELIGION &; ethics; LAW; RELIGION &; state
- Publication
Baptist History & Heritage, 2006, Vol 41, Issue 3, p66
- ISSN
0005-5719
- Publication type
Biography