Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate while Althea Gibson was the first Black athlete to cross the color line of international tennis. So they were both the first for something. Hope this helped!
A sophisticated and manipulative young London gentleman who comes to Coketown to enter politics as a disciple of Gradgrind, simply because he thinks it might alleviate his boredom.
Answer:
Why was the nine from Little Rock documentary created? What was it’s purpose?
Explanation:
The Little Rock Nine became an integral part of the fight for equal opportunity in American education when they dared to challenge public school segregation by enrolling at the all-white Central High School in 1957. Their appearance and award are part of the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette.
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