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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

Chris Barton

This biography follows Barbara Jordan from her childhood in Houston’s Fifth Ward, where she was known for a big, booming, confident voice, to her career as a congresswoman. Jordan used that voice to stand up for equality and justice, making people take notice across generations. The book centers on how she shared her voice with the world and spoke up for her beliefs.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.

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Themes
Government And Civics · Language And Communication · Leadership · Social Justice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
September 25, 2018
ISBN-13
9781481465618
Language
English
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