UT Austin to unveil Barbara Jordan statue

[sonias]

AAS 4/20/09
UT Austin to unveil Barbara Jordan statue

AUSTIN, Texas — A statue of pioneering lawmaker Barbara Jordan will become the first of a woman on the Austin campus of the University of Texas when it is unveiled Friday.

Jordan was the first black woman in the Texas Legislature and went on to become the first black woman from a Southern state in the U.S. House of Representatives. She died in 1996 at age 59.

In 2003, students approved a $1 student fee to raise money for a statue of Jordan and one of farm worker leader Cesar Chavez.

:applause: for both of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez. Way to go UT students!

Sonia

[tbyg52]

1. Hooray!

:applause:

[ceile]

2. It doesn't say where though.

I'd like to go see them, but the campus is huge. They could be anywhere...

[sonias]

3. UT link for the ceremony says Battle Oaks

Barbara Jordan statue to be unveiled
Date: April 24, 2009

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Description:
Barbara Jordan statue to be unveiled
A campus statue of civil rights champion and former professor Barbara Jordan will be unveiled at Battle Oaks, north of the Texas Union, in a ceremony celebrating Jordan's life and commemorating the first statue of prominent female public figure honored in the 125-year history of the university.

Musical tribute begins at 11:30 a.m. Ceremony begins at noon. Reception to follow in the Texas Union Ballroom.

Location: Battle Oaks

More at link above.

Barbara Jordan memorial site
The Battle Oaks are located on the northwest corner of campus at 24th and Whitis. (near the UT Union)

:kick:

Sonia

[ceile]

4. Thanks!

[Lithos]

5. That is awesome

I applaud the work and life of Cesar Chavez, but my heart will always belong to Barbara Jordan for the beauty of her eloquence and intellect.

L-

[sonias]

6. Nice video and pics at Statesman

I didn't get a chance to go to this unveiling ceremony yesterday.

The statesman has a nice video and great pictures of the Barbara Jordan statue.

Very nice art work. :toast:


Sonia

[onestepforward]

7. Beautiful statue! Awesome tribute!

[WolverineDG]

8. Barbara Jordan

Because of her, my parents became convinced that Nixon should be impeached.

:applause:

dg