
🖤 Black History Month Spotlight: Barbara Jordan 🖤
The Flat Rock Archive, Inc. celebrates a champion of integrity in public service.
“We call ourselves public servants, but I’ll tell you this: we as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the people to uphold the common good.”
Barbara Jordan: A Legacy of Leadership
*First African American woman elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction
*First Southern Black woman in the U.S. House of Representatives
*Renowned for her powerful defense of the Constitution during the Watergate hearings
Jordan’s words echo through time, reminding us that true leadership means embodying the values we preach. At The Flat Rock Archive, Inc., we preserve stories of local leaders who, like Jordan, set examples of service and integrity for their communities.
Why This Matters to Flat Rock
Our mission is to document the rich history of African American life in Flat Rock. Jordan’s call for accountable leadership resonates with the legacy of service we’ve uncovered in our own backyard – from community organizers to elected officials who upheld the common good.
Visit The Flat Rock Archive, Inc. to explore how Jordan’s spirit of public service is reflected in our community’s own history!
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