Barbara Jordan Net Worth

Barbara Jordan was a trailblazer in the political arena. Born in Houston, TX in 1936, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, and the first Southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1973. She was honored with induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984. Her legacy of breaking barriers and inspiring others to do the same continues to this day.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 21, 1936
Birth Place Houston, TX
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 17, 1996 (age 59)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $34 Million (2024)

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About

First African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, as well as the first Southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1973. She was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984. 

Before Fame

She spent a year at the Tuskegee Institute teaching Political Science.

Trivia

She was the first African-American woman to deliver the keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. After her death, she became the first African American to be buried in Texas State Cemetery.

Family Life

She was born the youngest of three to parents Benjamin Jordan and Arlyne Jordan.

Associated With

President Bill Clinton wished to nominate her for the United States Supreme Court, however her ailing health deterred him from doing so.