Unsung Heroes of the Movement: Barbara Jordan 🗳️📜 Barbara Jordan’s voice didn’t just speak truth—it shifted the moral compass of a nation. Born in Houston’s Fifth Ward, she rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most powerful constitutional voices in American history. After becoming the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate, she broke new ground again in 1973 as the first Black woman from the South elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During the Watergate hearings, her riveting defense of the Constitution captivated the country and redefined integrity in public office. She championed civil rights, bilingual ballots, voting access, and legal protections for underserved communities—all while privately battling multiple sclerosis and quietly living with her partner, Nancy Earl. In 1994, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Today, her legacy lives on in every fight for justice, accountability, and democracy. Barbara Jordan reminded us all th...