urn:taro:utexas.cah.00164 A Guide to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive, 1996- Text converted and initial EAD tagging done by Evan Hocker on November 14, 2002 Finding aid written in English. Tue Jul 22 15:28:23 CDT 2003 urn:taro:utexas.cah.00164 converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (20030505). April 19, 2010 Added AR 2010-103 by Laurel Rozema. Descriptive Summary UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive 1996- 38058282 96-111; 97-107; 98-133; 99-125; 2000-65; 2001-075; 2002-085; 2003-051; 2008-226; 2009-102; 2010-103; 2011-100 3 ft. Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Essays authored by high school students and submitted to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: The African Americans in Texas, Past and Present, as well as material about the annual competition which is administered by the University of Texas at Austin. English. Scope and Contents

Essays authored by high school students and submitted to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: The African Americans in Texas, Past and Present, as well as material about the annual competition which is administered by the University of Texas at Austin.

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UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive, 1996-, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.

Index Terms Subjects (Persons) Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996. Subjects Contests--History--Texas. Afro-Americans--Texas--History. Detailed Description of the Collection Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1996 3G135 Essays of regional winners: 3G135 "African Americans Past and Present and Their Voting Rights Struggle," by Crystal Brackens 3G135 "A Torch in the Darkness," by Crystal Brackens 3G135 "The Nation," by Kassandra Burgess 3G135 "Heman Marion Sweatt and Sweatt vs. Painter," by Darrick Chang 3G135 "Miss Dorothy Ingram, A Great Contributor to the Intellectual and Cultural Life in the Port Arthur Community," by Courtney E. Charles 3G135 "Barbara Jordan: An Outstanding and Dynamic Woman of Texas," by Monnika LeDawn Dean 3G135 "A Contribution to Education: Ervin and Jean Perry," by Valerie Finnegan 3G135 "Unity: The Key to Achievement," by Adam J. Foraker 3G135 "The Social Aspects of the African American in Texas, Past and Present," by Angel Forwar 3G135 "A Biography of Calvin Williams," by James Monet Jackson 3G135 "The Changing Face of Deep Ellum and It's Effect on the African American in Texas," by Nakiya Jones 3G135 "Dare to Dream," by TyRonda Leake 3G135 "Scott Joplin: A Noted Composer," by Malie Malunchuk 3G135 "Barbara Jordan: Memorable Legacy," by Scott McArthur 3G135 "African American Newspapers in the Austin Community," by Shana Mikels 3G135 "The NAACP," by Angelica E. Navarro 3G135 "Black Women of Texas," by Jennifer Peterson 3G135 "Barbara Jordan's Brain Power," by Carrie Rogers 3G135 "Charlton-Pollard High School," by Dennetta Starks 3G135 "African Americans in Politics: From Slave to Statesman," by Joseph Q. Stevens 3G135 "Integration in Progress: The Struggle in Midland Independent School District," by Ruth Wallace 3G135 "A Ransom for his People," by Richard Williams, Jr. 3G135 "The Impact of the NAACP: Past and Present," by Cynthia Wong 3G135 "The Invisible Men," by Angela Zoch 3G135 Brochure and Program, 1996 3So14a Poster, 1996 3So14a On Campus, April 10, 1996 Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1997 3G135 List of regional winners 3G135 Essays of regional winners: 3G135 "The Buffalo Soldiers in Texas," by Charles M. Blakely 3G135 "Reverend Jacob Fontaine," by Paul M. Botello 3G135 "Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: Making a Difference in Outer Space," by Camille A Buffalo 3G135 "Wilhelmina Delco: Worthy of Praise," by MaryAnne Cole 3G136 "The Freeman Family, Pioneers of African American Businesses in Port Arthur," by Danyel C. Crout 3G136 "Distinguished Dignity: A Tribute to Viola Coleman," by Cassie K. Goodin 3G136 "Wilhelmina Delco: The Pursuit for Better Education," by Ryan M. Graf 3G136 "Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Citizen of Our Time," by Steve Hoberman 3G136 "Wilhelmina Delco: Spokeswoman for Education," by Sarah K. Israel 3G136 "The Renaming of West South Street to MLK Drive," by LaShonda M. Malrey 3G136 "Celebrations' Celebrations," by Elianna J. Marziani 3G136 "Advocates for the Cluster System," by Dani M. Morris 3G136 "Barbara Jordan: An Unprecedented Legacy," by Harry Y. Oh 3G136 "Black Texan Athletes: Their Struggles, Efforts, and Accomplishments," by Nicole M. Paisely 3G136 "Dr. Charles C. Andrews," by Ryan A. Peters 3G136 "A Legacy Continues: Achievement Against the Odds," by John P. Porter 3G136 "Antioch: A Living Document of Texas History," by Alene S. Riley 3G136 "No Longer Invisible," by Demetria B. Smith 3G136 "Agreed Judgement and Implementation," by Jennifer E. Traxel 3G136 "Captain Lovie White: The Portrait of a Hero," by Natalie A. Vasquez 3G136 "Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: A Man to be Admired," by Regan K. Vignon 3G136 "African American Schools in Austin," by Teresa A. Watkins 3G136 "A Light within the Darkness," by Erik J. Welsh 3G136 "African American 'First' in Houston Past and Present," by Andre-Ali R. Williams Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1998 3G136 List of regional winners 3G136 Essays of regional winners: 3G136 "Dr. Mae Allison Johnson Jackson: A Life Dedicated to Serving Others Socially and Economically," by Jimmy L. Abram 3G136 "Angela Shelf Medearis," by Katie R. Assad 3G136 "Early African American Educators in Dallas," by Madeline Banks 3G136 "Barbara Jordan," by Krystal M. Billings 3G136 "'The Unforgotten Inspiration' of Dr. Joseph A. Chatman," by Kiecha D. Brooks 3G136 "The Buffalo Soldiers: Trailblazers of Texas and the Western Frontier," by Camille A. Buffalo 3G136 "The African American in Longview," by James Draper 3G136 "The African American Woman in Texas: Past and Present," by Angel J. Forward 3G136 "The Innovator," by Christi C. Godfrey 3G136 "Influential Women," by Zandra Hadnot 3G136 "Leadership: An Inspirational Leader in the World of Nursing," by Stephanie R. Hilliard 3G136 "Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Person," by Mohamad F. Jahangiri 3G136 "Mack Hopkins and the Tuskegee Experience," by Tiffani M. Johnson 3G136 "Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rahad - Two African-American Women from Houston: Their Achievements," by Angie J. Lehnert 3G136 "Emma Massey: A Present Link to the Past," by Marcos R. Leyva 3G136 "Huston-Tillotson College: A Monument of Education," by Amy W. Lin 3G136 "Bessie Coleman: The Skies are not Segregated," by Maile R. Malnchuk 3G136 "George Washington Carver Junior/Senior High School: Alive and Well," by Ashley D. Miller 3G136 "Alma Marshall: Woman of Integrity, Tenacity, and Vision," by Stephanie P. Mullins 3G136 "Roosevelt Leaks: An Austin Hero," by Mary D. Nguyen 3G136 "Sometimes David Slays Goliath," by Joseph W. Pleasant 3G136 "The Ghost of Austin's Blues," by Jennifer J. Steinhausen 3G136 "Chuck Landy: A Blessing to San Antonio," by Bonnie J. Wampler 3G136 "One Last Look," by Kristina M. Bicking 3G136 Brochure, 1998 Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1999 3G324 Essays of regional winners: 3G324 "Garlington Jerome Sutton: A Political First Among Equals," by Alan Alvarado 3G324 "The Integrity of a Family," by Portia Bettis 3G324 "Thurgood Marshall and the Fight for Equality," by Earnest Bracey, Jr. 3G324 "Accepting No Barriers: A Tribute to Margorie Titus," by Kathryn Burke 3G324 "Josie Briggs Hall: Healing with Verse," by Marie Delahoussaye 3G324 "Mamie McKnight: Historian of the 21st Century," by RonAmber T. Deloney 3G324 "Pride and Joy in the Theater," by Neil U. Desai 3G324 "Voice of Justice: Mr. James Bradford," by Poppy Goodin 3G324 "The Controversy of the Confederate Battle Flag at Lee High School," by Cody Hansen 3G324 "Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr.: Making a Difference in Dallas," by La Toya D. Harris 3G324 "Milestones of the Dallas NAACP Branch and Youth Council," by Aubrey C. Hooper 3G324 "Mickey Leland: Advocate of the Impoverished," by Devin Bernard Jones 3G324 "A Silence of Unsung Heroes," by Bertha Jones 3G324 "In Search of a Dream," by Amel Khirieh 3G324 "The Grey Ghost: A Tribute to Blues in Central Texas," by Adrian Kubala 3G324 "Clarksville: The Birthplace of Freedom," by Eric Lam 3G324 "M.J. Anderson: The Practical Visionary," by Victor Lindsay 3G324 "The Tyler Rose," by Sarah Lucas 3G324 "Bob Ray Sanders: Crusader for the Cause," by Puja Maewal 3G324 "William Madison McDonald: A Banker and Political Trailblazer for African-Americans," by Ryan Pugliano 3G324 "African-American Education in Borger, Texas," by Dayna Purcell 3G324 "Clarksville," by Ariel Rideout 3G324 "Blacks in the Military: The Precursors of Racial Advancement," by Melody Smith 3G324 "The Plight for Education: The Ripple That Commenced the Wave," by Jean Usen 3G324 "Education Sees No Color," by Kimberly Weiderhold 3G324 "From Struggle to Triumph: The Life Experiences and Achievements of Mrs. Charles E. White," by Frieda Wiley 3G324 "The Grey Ghost: A True Austin Legend," by Matthew Wise Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2000 3G324 Winner's Catalog 3G324 "Percy E. Sutton: A Civil Rights Entrepreneur," by Alan Alvarado 3G324 "David Robinson: The Goliath of Giving," by Nirav Amin 3G324 "Kwanzaa: A Cultural Holiday," by Laura Atkinson 3G324 "Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson," by Lea Bardy 3G324 "The African American in Texas - Past and Present: Taking a Stand in History, The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce," Katrina Monique Brackens 3G324 "Ada Simond: Remembering Things Past," by Darice Chang 3G324 "Bill Pickett: Trailblazer among Black Celebrities," Steven Chang 3G324 "Turning Points in History: The Barbara Jordan Story," by Janis Cooper 3G324 "Thelma Joyce White: Opening Doors at Texas Western at El Paso," by Lorraine V. Flanagan 3G324 "The Phoenix," by Colin Gillens 3G324 "William Madison McDonald: An Icon for our Generation," by Sara Godoy 3G324 "An Irreplaceable Society Member," by Amy Haines 3G324 "A Lifeline for Business: Midland Black Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc.," by Don Ho 3G324 "Bob Snead: Renaissance Man," by Carly Rose Jackson 3G324 "Commissioner John Wiley Price: 'The Voice of Dallas'," by Livenia Jackson 3G324 "The African American in Texas Past and Present," by Crystal Lopez 3G324 "Barbara Jordan: Influencing the Hearts of a Region and a Nation," by Amit Mehta 3G324 "Eddie Bernice Johnson: 'The Black Caucus Whip'," by Rosario Mendez 3G324 "Hendrick Arnold," by Sara Paz 3G324 "Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Erin Porter 3G324 "Ora Williams: Strength of a Survivor," by Amber Ramirez 3G324 "Gracious Texans," by Steven Rodriguez 3G324 "From Slavery to Equality," by Zachary Stenzler 3G324 "African-Americans in Texas: Bob Ray Sanders," by Natalie Tennison 3G324 "History in the Making," by Veronica Turner 3G324 "James Mardis: The Eloquence of Community," by James Sulak 3G324 "Greater Ideal Baptist Church: Reaching Out to Create Harmony," by Heidi Toomsalu 3G324 "Jacob Fontaine," by Jenny B. Wells Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2001 3G143 "African-American Settlements (Neighborhood)," by Tiffani D. Beck 3G143 "A Few Good Man and an Unknown Legacy," by Jordan Claus 3G143 "Frontiers in History: The Heman Sweatt Story," by Janis Cooper 3G143 "It takes a Church," by Erin Evans 3G143 "Otis Hopkins: Community Leader in El Paso," by Armida Giselle Flores 3G143 "The Freedman's Bureau," by Earl Lee Gants III 3G143 "The Steps that Complete a Journey," by Jason Garcia 3G143 "Ruby Morris: Modern Day Brave," James Hershberger 3G143 "Barbara Jordan: The Past that Made a Difference for Our Future," by Synthia Hickman 3G143 "James Farmer and the American Civil Rights Movement," by Daniel Holman 3G143 "Texas and Its Destiny," by Heather Junod 3G143 "Mamie Williams: An Influence without End," by Kristin Kalich 3G143 "Helen Price: Lessons Learned from Teaching," by Kimberly Lange 3G143 "Texas' Buffalo Soldiers," by Graham Lasseter 3G143 "The Influence of African-Americans in South Texas," by Whitney A. McCarthy 3G143 "A Lifetime of Achievement: Barbara Jordan," by Ashley Manning 3G143 "John Biggers: An Artist to Remember," by Jessica Martinez 3G143 "A Walk in the Clouds: The Success of African-Americans in Houston's Fifth Ward," by Alfonso Morales, Jr. 3G143 "Fight for a New Republic," by Ami Patel 3G143 "Heman Marion Sweatt: Struggle for Equality in Education," by Ranita Patel 3G143 "Frontier to Equality: The Civil Rights Act of 1964," by Mary Pilson 3G143 "Tanglewood Forest, An Experiment in Diversity," by Joe Pollard 3G143 "Maggie Cornelius: Portrait of Perfection," by Stephanie Scott 3G143 "Saluting Fort Worth's Black Pilots of World War II," by Cicily l. Smith 3G143 "It Can be Done," by Zachary Stenzler 3G143 "Mrs. Joyce Ann Brown," by Rachel Thompson 3G143 "The African-American in Texas: Past and Present," by Nicole Marie Vance Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2002 3G143 "Black Art," by Lillian Barry 3G143 "Matthew Gaines: Man with a Vision," by Rachel Berry 3G143 "Archie Lee Price: Father, Minister, and Teacher," by Shomari Black 3G143 "Brothers in Harmony: The Influence of Afro-Cuban Music in South Texas," by Jordan Claus 3G143 "James Farmer: Visionary Texan," by Jessica Coburn 3G143 "The Most Significant Male Role Model in my Community, Senator Royce West," by Ashley Deshay Cooper 3G143 "A Path to Equality," by Laura Nicole Cummings 3G143 "David Robinson: Not Just an NBA Star," by Janell Davila 3G143 "A Place to Call Home," by Erin Evans 3G143 "An Ill-Fitting Monument: The Tribute to William Jones," by Maggie Galbraith 3G143 "Bessie Coleman: A High Flying Legacy," by Jameslon Knowles 3G143 "Parthenia Archer: Profile of an African-American Educator," by Whitney A. McCarthy 3G143 "The Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers: Protectors of Fort Davis," by Barbara McNealy 3G143 "Whitney M. Young and the Dallas Urban League," by Vanessa Mendez 3G143 "Primary Colors: Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon's Fight to Eliminate the White Primary," by Stacey Moore 3G143 "In Unity, Strength," by Patrick Nance 3G143 "From Texas Dust to Ivy Leagues," by Mary Pilson 3G143 "The Integration of Wichita Falls Public High Schools, by Tiffaney Robinson 3G143 "The Buffalo Soldiers: Heroism without Recognition," by Gerald Roebuck, II 3G143 "Civil Rights Act of 1964," by Austin Sears 3G143 "The History of the Clarksville Neighborhood of Austin, Texas," by Matthew Sibley 3G143 "Midnight Train to Georgia: the Journey of the African-American Railroad Sleeping Car Employees" by Cicily L. Smith 3G143 "Justice at Last: Clearing the Name of Henry D. Flipper," by Jessica Smith 3G143 "The Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Fort Worth African American Community: Past and Present," by Brittany J. Steward 3G143 "Robert Lewis Gilbert: First in Line," by Charlandria L. Stewart 3G143 "Queen Bess: Defying the Odds," by Abby Turner Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2003 3G223 "African Americans That Made a Difference," by Carlos Alonzo 3G223 "Happy Hill Farm Academy," by Laura Barber 3G223 "The Modern Day Moses," by Nicole Barnett 3G223 "'Making Something From Nothing'--the Life and Works of Felix 'Fox' Harris," by Elizabeth Chapman 3G223 "Bishop T.D. Jakes a Great African American," by Gerald Davis III 3G223 "The Dallas Bluesmen," by Pannel Egboh 3G223 "Influence Beyond This World," by Adriane Falk 3G223 "It Takes Two: the Lives of Service of James and Robbyne Hocker Fuller," by Jashe Fuller 3G223 "Berle Handcox: Much More Than a Man," by Jordan Handcox 3G223 "La Lucha Negra…The African American Legacy of the San Antonio Area," by Courtney Harris 3G223 "A Love for This Nation," by Alicia Harvard 3G223 "The Minister of Diversity: the Voice of Cecil Williams," by Mark Hershberger 3G223 "Courage in the Face of Segregation: the Story of Mittie Pullam," by Whitney McCarthy 3G223 "The Tyler Rose," by Kimberly Melton 3G223 "Heman Marion Sweatt: The Man, The Fight, The Legacy," by Somala Muhammed 3G223 "Volma Oyerton: How One Man's Spine Stiffened Those of Others," by Meredith Mullins 3G223 "African-American Cowboys in Texas: Their Struggle Through Weather, Duty, and Prejudice," by Megan Rhoads 3G223 "Two Tall Texans: A Legacy of Protest and Service," by Christina Rodriguez 3G223 "Claude Black: A Man of Leadership, Integrity, and Character," by Danetta Simpson 3G223 "A Class Action: L. Clifford Davis and the Integration Crisis of Mansfield High," by Cicily Smith 3G223 "Philanthropy in Black Enterprise: Dallas' Comer Cottrell Leads the Way for Higher Education," by Whitney Teal 3G223 "Kenneth Kemp a.k.a. Superman," by Ashton Thurston 3G223 "Without Heart, There Is No Home," by Dinh Vuong 3G223 "Taking Credit for Our Past: the Burning of Bragg Williams," by Dusty Wood Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2004 3G223 "Encountering the Reality of War on Two Fronts: Exploring Racial Discrimination and Segregation During the Vietnam War," by Aida Balcha 3G223 "More Than A Cup of Coffee," by Ashley Boaz 3G223 "The African American in Texas: Judge L. Clifford Davis," by Deborah Boone 3G223 "The Evolution of the Texas Education System," by Adam Castaneda 3G223 "The Lengthened Shadow of One Man: The Price Family's Commitment to their Community from Generation to Generation," by Elizabeth Chapman 3G223 "The Multicultural Realm of Education," by Ashley Gaston 3G223 "The African American in Texas: Past and Present," Texas Southern University, by Roshonda Gibbs 3G223 "Major Morris Shepherd: A Mentor," by Diana N. Gonzalez 3G223 "Contributions of the African-American Community," by Derek Green 3G223 "Fifty Years After Brown v. Board of Education: Rev. William A. Lawson's View That Segregation is Alive and Well in Houston's Public Schools," by Lucia Elizabeth Guillory 3G223 "The Closing of Carver Junior-Senior High School: The End of a Way of Life," by Elise Hilgemeier 3G223 "The Brown v. Board of Education Decision Fifty Years Later: Exchanging Equality for Unity; Exploring New Ways to Achieve Racial Unity," by Todd Holt 3G223 "Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and the Desegregation of Midland Schools," by Jennifer Kreuz 3G223 "Dr. Viola Coleman: The Barbara Jordan of West Texas," by Stephanie Krol 3G223 "The Life of a Living Legend," by Christopher McCoy 3G223 "Music of a Lifetime," by Mercedes McIntosh 3G223 "Juneteenth: Our Celebration of Freedom," by Brian Murray 3G223 "Thurgood Marshall: A Revolution of His Own," by Alicea Parker 3G223 "Forgotten Pioneers of Desegregation," by Amelia Popham 3G223 "Education Reformation," by Erica Tello 3G223 "Black Suffrage and Texas Politics," by Sherry Michelle Thomas 3G223 "Heman Sweatt: The Human Bulldozer," by Ashton Thurston 3G223 "Hendrick Arnold: Great Hero of the Past and Present," by Adriana Villarreal 3G223 "How Tyler Independent School District Stayed Segregated Until 16 Years After Brown v. Board of Education, And Its Repercussions," by Anthony Chris Williams 3G223 "Integration of a Little Town," by Kara Wren Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2005 3G113 Invitation, event schedule, list of regional winners Essays of regional winners: The Effects of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Austin Bullock Texas Black Seminoles Past, Present and Future by Matthew Chatman Past Struggles for a Strong Future: The African American Female in Texas by Collier Dallas Consent of the Governed by Marie Diamond Not Another Strike Out by Crystal Donahue The African American in Texas: Past and Present by Megan DuBois The Civil Rights Leaders in Galveston by Samantha Elliff A Tribute to the Titanic Quest for Freedom by One Exemplary African American Texan by Mark Fisher Scott Joplin by Heath Gardenhire John Brewer: Father of Black Texas History by Jeremy Henschen Express – What Words Can Only Symbolize by Jessica Hernandez Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Trista Hines A Man of Dedication: Matthew Gaines by Andre Huynh And their works do follow them Jackson v. McDonald: The Landmark Decision that Forever Changed Lamar University by Christopher Jackson African Americans in Texas: Past and Present by Darren Jackson Modest and Quiet Firsts by Jamie King Influence of an Artist: An Essay on John Thomas Biggers by Chelsey LeBlanc Guilty of Being Black: The Tulia, Texas Drug Bust by Porsche McIntosh The Impact of African Americans in Texas by Sir Norman Melancon The African American in Texas: Past and Present by Christa Price The Cowboy: A Texan and African-American Tradition by Vanessa Reynolds Mickey Leland: Above the Average Civil Rights Activist by Justin Simbulan The Fight for Equality by Natalie Swanner Best in the Medical Field by Sherry Thomas In Pursuit of Excellence by Ashton Thurston The Voting Rights Act of 1965 in West Texas by Vincent Tran Heman Marion Sweatt – The Man who Paved the Way for Others by Liska Vallejo The Role of the Buffalo Soldier in Settling and Protecting Texas by Kristin Woods He who worked to put library cards into the hands of others: The First African American Mayor of Houston by Stern Yeh Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of regional winners, 2005-2006 3G113 Small-Town Hero by Allyssa Boatright Power in Music by Jose Carranco Home Cookin’: The Texas Perspective on School Desegregation by Marie Diamond Artememisa Bowden: A World of Difference by Audrey Fischer Through Sweatt & Toil by Will Harpham Through Triumphs and Struggles: A Man Who Made a Difference by Morgan Hopson Rev. Claude Black: Our Civil Rights Leader by Jessica Kemp Doris Miller: A Past and Present Symbol of the Allegiance of Black America to the United States of America by Stephanie Catherine Krol The African American of Texas by Patrick Lewis The Impact of the Church on the Black Community by Allison McDonald Two of a Kind: An African American Impact on Memphis, Texas, Schools by Porsche McIntosh 21st Century Renaissance Woman by Rachelle Molina Karen McAfee: Influential Past and Present by Jeehyun Park Azie Taylor Morton’s Dynamic Journey by Kathryn Popham The Black Resurrector by Ahmad Qamar The Fight for the Right to Fight: The Black Struggle for Equality in the Military Tradition of Texas and the Greater United States by Britta Redwood Mr. Harold Abney: A Community Builder by Daniel Sanders Congress Woman Sheila Jackson Lee: A Brave Woman by Nazanin Salehi A Legacy of Sacrifice by Ariel P. Smith Up from Slavery: Elzie D. Odom and the Shankleville Story by Jordan Wade Smith Bose Ikard: An Argument for Historical Inclusion of Texas Black Cowboys by LeDarius Wiggins Marcella Young – Let Me Teach by Whitney Price Alexander Gentry: A Man of His Time by Katie Neal Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2006-2007 3G113 Awards Ceremony program, April 27, 2007 Essays of regional winners: Sweatt v. Painter: The door has been opened. It’s up to you to walk through. by Zanyace Q. Aguinaga Through Another’s Eyes I Will See by Jasmin Ali Barbara Jordan – Bionic Woman by Amanda Ambrose Tasby v. Estes: The Battle for Desegregation in Dallas Schools by Ben Bell Lola Stephens: Defender of Justice, Blessing to the Homeless, Angel to All by Paige Cline Carvin Miles – A Texan’s Service to His Country, Church, and Community by Brittany Duncan African Americans and the Astrodome: Past & Present by Chloe P. Griffen Bill Simpson’s Crusade for Desegregation by Sarah Hall White Man’s World, Black Man’s War by Heather A. Herron Clifton Griffin: A Pioneer for Literacy by Beverley Anne Hope Matthew Gaines: Unsung Hero of the Senate by Jennifer Klein Bessie Coleman: Taking Flight by Liz Livingston Then and Now: Racism and Population in Texas Cities by Brianna Losoya A Fight for Rights by Alexandra McBryant The Waco Horror and Breakthrough by Pauline Marie Matthews Slaves in the Union: The African American Struggle in the Civil War by Daniel Navas Matthew Gaines: A New Hope against the Passage of Time by Stacy Nguy Jack Johnson: The Legacy by Javier Palomares Life of Barbara Jordan (1936-1996) by Christopher Scott Good Ol’ Melodies: African American Music Over the Years by Hannah Triño Looking Back. Looking Forward. Looking Inside.: Reflections of the Impact of African Americans Leaders on San Antonio by Nicholas Randolph Vance Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities by Simone White Home on the Range: The African-American Experience in Postbellum West Texas by Stephanie Wright Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2008 3G115 “One Night with the King: The Life of Dr. Vada Phillips Felder including Her Arrangement of MLK’s Historic Visit,” by Cameron Maurice Smith 3G115 “African American Teenagers: Struggles with Racism in Schools (Then and Now),” by Alana Collinsworth 3G115 “A Burning Desire,” by Brittney Moseley 3G115 “True Beauty,” by Amber McDonald 3G115 “The Admiral,” by Joseph Anderson 3G115 “Invincible: The Story of a Twenty-three Year Old Hero,” by Scott Slaughter 3G115 “A Start Without a Finish,” by Amanda Scott 3G115 “I Am An Artist, Activist, and Radical Politician,” by Garrett Vernon 3G115 “In the Eyes of God,” by Dustin Upchurch 3G115 “More Than Winning the Crown: Brittney Dimes,” by Laura Febbo 3G115 “Soaring Over Prejudice,” by Amanda Ambrose 3G115 “The Right Hook on Life,” by Cortney Bramlett 3G115 “John Mason Brewer: ‘Respect Our Past,’” by Jessica Tuomala 3G115 “A Women’s Mission,” by Kacie Garner 3G115 “A Leopard? A Ram? A Longhorn? Oh My!” by Courtney Cantu 3G115 “Past and Present – Heman Sweatt,” by Kyneshawau S. Hurd 3G115 “ Space – The Final Frontier – Houston, We Are Coming In for a Landing,” by Macklin Guy 3G115 “Wilhelmina Delco,” by Kayla Hood 3G115 “The Last Great Bluesman – Pinetop Perkins,” by Rachel Duran 3G115 “We Shall Overcome,” by Allison Kristine Wallace 3G115 “Life Lessons from Mrs. Myrtle Crosby,” by Rhonda McKenzie 3G115 “African Americans Influences on Education and Agriculture in Texas,” by Zachry Stephen Karisch 3G115 “’Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” A Negro Spiritual Remembered,” by Jessica Dunn 3G115 “Black in the Saddle,” by Krystal Rodenbeck 3G115 “The Heart of a Giant,” by Tyler Hull 3G115 “A Voice to be Heard,” by Maria Reyes 3G115 “Emily D. West! The Yellow Rose of Texas,” by Stephanie Roberts 3G115 “Brave Bessie,” by Kendall Shallue 3G115 “History Revealed: Lulu B. White and Texas Civil Rights,” by Marissa Stewart 3G115 “Bessie Coleman: Great Daredevil Aviatrix,” by Ashley DeGroot 3G115 “Defender of Texas, Hero to All,” by Christine Langlois 3G115 “Everything is Everything,” by Evan Molina 3G115 “The Magic of Jazz,” by Brittany Weaver 3G115 “The Tyler Rose,” by Zachary Ambrose 3G115 “Fighting on Arrival, Fighting for Survival,” by Chikodi Okoye 3G115 “Brave Queen Bess: Queen of Looped-the-Loops and Barrell-Rolls,” by Chioma Okoye Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2009 3G115 "Oblivious Past," by Alfonzo Paredes 3G115 "Barbara Jordan: A Texas Visionary, an American Hero," by Melanie Lipscomb 3G115 "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Life of Dr. Richard L. Price," by Grace O'Neale 3G115 "Dream Flight," by Crystal Chen 3G115 "Bobby 'Mercy' Oliver: The Texas Blues King," by Hillary Ragsdale 3G115 "The Pacemaker," by Chioma Okoye 3G115 "The Black Pearl," by Chikodi Okoye 3G115 "From Segregation to Inauguration: A Different World for the Tuskegee Airmen," by Cameron Maurice Smith 3G115 "Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Rebecca Harrison 3G115 "John Mason Brewer: African American Folklore Pioneer," by Dakota Haines 3G115 "It's Not Easy Being Black and Blue," by Justin McGee 3G115 "Leader on the Track," by Vincent Popham 3G115 "Henry Ossian Flipper: Inspiring Strength in Times of Frailty," by Alex Armendariz 3G115 "Diligence and Hope: The Story of Viola Coleman," by Jennifer Klein 3G115 "George Foreman: A Past and Present African American Symbol," Michael Krol 3G115 "Eddie Bernice Johnson: Her Lifelong Journey to Make a Difference," by Morgan Hysinger 3G115 "The Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee: An Activist," by Niki Roberts Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of Regional Winners, 2010 3G115 A Woman's Place is in the Dome: The Story of Lorraine Miller by Cameron M. Smith 3G115 Momma's Lemonade by Jasmin Ali 3G115 The Pleasant Hill Quitting Group: Stitching a Patchwork of Local Heritage by Brittany Baggett 3G115 Small Town, Big Achievements by Amber Chambers 3G115 Dunbar School System: Influences Past and Present by Jacob Crawshaw 3G115 Dr. Arcelia M. Johnson-Fannin: The First African-American Woman to Found Schools of Pharmacy by Jaci DeLoach 3G115 Henry Ossian Flipper: The First Black Graduate from West Point and Frontiersman by Matt Fitzgerald 3G115 Activist, Educator: The Story of Dr. Christine Benton Cash by Nichole Green 3G115 Resolved: Melvin B. Tolson by Duncan Hall 3G115 Progressor of the Impossible: A Bessie Coleman Story by Katelyn Jackson 3G115 The Ballad of Edward Pleasant, Baritone Extraordinaire by James Kim 3G115 Embarking on a Brighter Future by Alfonzo Paredes 3G115 A Small Town Girl Who Changed History by Jessica Ortiz 3G115 African Americans: A Contributing Race by Jasmine Phillips 3G115 Ponder the Possibilities by Haley Rhodes 3G115 Celebrating Life, Leadership, and Legacy by Anthony Thurston 3G115 History in the Making by Chelsea Wisniske Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of Regional Winners, 2011 3G115 Breaking the Barriers by Arzina Amin 3G115 Bass Reeves: A True Western Hero by Austin Chen 3G115 Mr. Johnny Holmes and the Historic Victory Grill, African Americans in Texas: Past and Present, Giving the World Something to Talk About by DeAsia Cormier 3G115 Birth of Words: The Development of African American Literature by Shelby L. Davis 3G115 Do Mercy and Love Justice by Tia Flowers 3G115 Exploring the Importance of the New Farmers of America (NFA) by Shay L. Gibbs 3G115 From Sketches to Skyscrapers: The Live and Legacy of John Saunders Chase, the Architect of Texas by Courtney Hoagland 3G115 Music in Living Color: The Karen Walker McAfee Legacy by Tim Howard 3G115 It Takes a Village by Shelbi Mitchell 3G115 James F. Woods, Jr.: An Austin Enigma by William James Purcell III