"Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment."
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About Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American lawyer, educator, and politician who became the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction. She then went on to become the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. Known for her powerful oratory skills, Jordan gained national prominence during the Watergate scandal when she delivered a compelling speech that contributed to the impeachment of President Richard Nixon. She was a strong advocate for civil rights, social justice, and constitutional law throughout her career.
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