Is Gov. Greg Abbott really going to let the Texas Legislature break up the Houston congressional district once represented by one of the state’s biggest civil rights icons? Abbott cited the 18th ...

She stood watch over the Constitution of the United States, and now she’s about to stand watch over the University of Texas. On Friday, April 24, Barbara Jordan will take up permanent residence under ...

In 1962 and 1964, a young Black Houston lawyer ran two unsuccessful campaigns for the Texas Legislature, failing to win the Democratic primary, which was tantamount to winning the general election ...

Some of Black History Month's most important icons are from the Lone Star State. If you don't know the history of how these people contributed to civil rights, broke political barriers, or made an ...

Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life. Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas ...

INDEPENDENT LENS explores her life and legacy, unraveling how her sharp intellect and public influence transformed U.S. politics, while exploring the complexities of her private struggles that few ...

Researchers at the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University asked voters about the top races they'll see in November.