Panel Discussion on Barbara Jordan's Legacy [UT]

The University of Texas is celebrating the the life and works of the late Congresswoman, stateswoman, and teacher Barbara Jordan as the date for the unveiling of her statue (April 24) grows closer. Representing Texas' 18th District (the Houston area), Ms. Jordan was the first African-American woman from a southern state to be elected to the U.S. House of Reps in 1972. Ms. Jordan went on to teach at UT's LBJ School of Public Affairs after leaving the world of politics in 1979.

Tomorrow night, the UT Libraries are hosting a panel discussion on the legacy of Barbara Jordan. Moderated by Texas Politics Project Director James Henson, "When Barbara Jordan Talked, We Listened - A Panel Discussion" will include current State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Susan Rieff, and former Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs Max Sherman. This panel is free and open to the public.

As another part of this celebration of Ms. Jordan, The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at UT is helping the libraries host a small exhibition, "When Barbara Jordan Talked, We Listened." This display is made up of political cartoons, awards, documents and more from her political and professional careers. These will be available for viewing at the Perry-Castañeda Library's UFCU Student Learning Commons through June 1.