barbara jordan

She was truly unique. Barbara Jordan was a gifted orator, skilled politician, and charismatic woman that spent her career helping Texas and the Austin community. Jordan showed that one person can be an influential voice, even against the most powerful people. She was not only influential but also exemplary for most people that knew her, or even heard of her accomplishments. She prospered against racial boundaries and even her own physical disability. Jordan's influence to …

…People that find her quotes or hear about her accomplishments marvel that such a powerful person existed in Austin. She was so incredibly and greatly unique. Perhaps that is why people aspire to be like her and become better people in the process. Her career was long and had many important facets but can be summarized by one of her lever brief quotes, "The imperative is to define what is right and do it" (Quotations 2).