A Guide to the UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive, 1996-


Descriptive Summary
	Creator	UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
	Title	UT Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Archive
	Dates:	1996-
	Abstract	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.
	OCLC No.	38058282
	Accession No.	96-111; 97-107; 98-133; 99-125; 2000-65; 2001-075; 2002-085; 2003-051; 2008-226; 2009-102; 2010-103; 2011-100; 2012-113
	Extent	3 ft.
	Language	English.
	Repository	Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin

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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Index Terms

	Subjects (Persons)
		Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996.
	Subjects
		Contests--History--Texas.
		Afro-Americans--Texas--History.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1996

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Essays of regional winners:

"African Americans Past and Present and Their Voting Rights Struggle," by Crystal Brackens

"A Torch in the Darkness," by Crystal Brackens

"The Nation," by Kassandra Burgess

"Heman Marion Sweatt and Sweatt vs. Painter," by Darrick Chang

"Miss Dorothy Ingram, A Great Contributor to the Intellectual and Cultural Life in the Port Arthur Community," by Courtney E. Charles

"Barbara Jordan: An Outstanding and Dynamic Woman of Texas," by Monnika LeDawn Dean

"A Contribution to Education: Ervin and Jean Perry," by Valerie Finnegan

"Unity: The Key to Achievement," by Adam J. Foraker

"The Social Aspects of the African American in Texas, Past and Present," by Angel Forwar

"A Biography of Calvin Williams," by James Monet Jackson

"The Changing Face of Deep Ellum and It's Effect on the African American in Texas," by Nakiya Jones

"Dare to Dream," by TyRonda Leake

"Scott Joplin: A Noted Composer," by Malie Malunchuk

"Barbara Jordan: Memorable Legacy," by Scott McArthur

"African American Newspapers in the Austin Community," by Shana Mikels

"The NAACP," by Angelica E. Navarro

"Black Women of Texas," by Jennifer Peterson

"Barbara Jordan's Brain Power," by Carrie Rogers

"Charlton-Pollard High School," by Dennetta Starks

"African Americans in Politics: From Slave to Statesman," by Joseph Q. Stevens

"Integration in Progress: The Struggle in Midland Independent School District," by Ruth Wallace

"A Ransom for his People," by Richard Williams, Jr.

"The Impact of the NAACP: Past and Present," by Cynthia Wong

"The Invisible Men," by Angela Zoch

Brochure and Program, 1996

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Poster, 1996

On Campus, April 10, 1996

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1997

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List of regional winners

Essays of regional winners:

"The Buffalo Soldiers in Texas," by Charles M. Blakely

"Reverend Jacob Fontaine," by Paul M. Botello

"Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: Making a Difference in Outer Space," by Camille A Buffalo

"Wilhelmina Delco: Worthy of Praise," by MaryAnne Cole

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"The Freeman Family, Pioneers of African American Businesses in Port Arthur," by Danyel C. Crout

"Distinguished Dignity: A Tribute to Viola Coleman," by Cassie K. Goodin

"Wilhelmina Delco: The Pursuit for Better Education," by Ryan M. Graf

"Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Citizen of Our Time," by Steve Hoberman

"Wilhelmina Delco: Spokeswoman for Education," by Sarah K. Israel

"The Renaming of West South Street to MLK Drive," by LaShonda M. Malrey

"Celebrations' Celebrations," by Elianna J. Marziani

"Advocates for the Cluster System," by Dani M. Morris

"Barbara Jordan: An Unprecedented Legacy," by Harry Y. Oh

"Black Texan Athletes: Their Struggles, Efforts, and Accomplishments," by Nicole M. Paisely

"Dr. Charles C. Andrews," by Ryan A. Peters

"A Legacy Continues: Achievement Against the Odds," by John P. Porter

"Antioch: A Living Document of Texas History," by Alene S. Riley

"No Longer Invisible," by Demetria B. Smith

"Agreed Judgement and Implementation," by Jennifer E. Traxel

"Captain Lovie White: The Portrait of a Hero," by Natalie A. Vasquez

"Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.: A Man to be Admired," by Regan K. Vignon

"African American Schools in Austin," by Teresa A. Watkins

"A Light within the Darkness," by Erik J. Welsh

"African American 'First' in Houston Past and Present," by Andre-Ali R. Williams

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1998

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List of regional winners

Essays of regional winners:

"Dr. Mae Allison Johnson Jackson: A Life Dedicated to Serving Others Socially and Economically," by Jimmy L. Abram

"Angela Shelf Medearis," by Katie R. Assad

"Early African American Educators in Dallas," by Madeline Banks

"Barbara Jordan," by Krystal M. Billings

"'The Unforgotten Inspiration' of Dr. Joseph A. Chatman," by Kiecha D. Brooks

"The Buffalo Soldiers: Trailblazers of Texas and the Western Frontier," by Camille A. Buffalo

"The African American in Longview," by James Draper

"The African American Woman in Texas: Past and Present," by Angel J. Forward

"The Innovator," by Christi C. Godfrey

"Influential Women," by Zandra Hadnot

"Leadership: An Inspirational Leader in the World of Nursing," by Stephanie R. Hilliard

"Wilhelmina Delco: An Extraordinary Person," by Mohamad F. Jahangiri

"Mack Hopkins and the Tuskegee Experience," by Tiffani M. Johnson

"Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rahad - Two African-American Women from Houston: Their Achievements," by Angie J. Lehnert

"Emma Massey: A Present Link to the Past," by Marcos R. Leyva

"Huston-Tillotson College: A Monument of Education," by Amy W. Lin

"Bessie Coleman: The Skies are not Segregated," by Maile R. Malnchuk

"George Washington Carver Junior/Senior High School: Alive and Well," by Ashley D. Miller

"Alma Marshall: Woman of Integrity, Tenacity, and Vision," by Stephanie P. Mullins

"Roosevelt Leaks: An Austin Hero," by Mary D. Nguyen

"Sometimes David Slays Goliath," by Joseph W. Pleasant

"The Ghost of Austin's Blues," by Jennifer J. Steinhausen

"Chuck Landy: A Blessing to San Antonio," by Bonnie J. Wampler

"One Last Look," by Kristina M. Bicking

Brochure, 1998

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 1999

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Essays of regional winners:

"Garlington Jerome Sutton: A Political First Among Equals," by Alan Alvarado

"The Integrity of a Family," by Portia Bettis

"Thurgood Marshall and the Fight for Equality," by Earnest Bracey, Jr.

"Accepting No Barriers: A Tribute to Margorie Titus," by Kathryn Burke

"Josie Briggs Hall: Healing with Verse," by Marie Delahoussaye

"Mamie McKnight: Historian of the 21st Century," by RonAmber T. Deloney

"Pride and Joy in the Theater," by Neil U. Desai

"Voice of Justice: Mr. James Bradford," by Poppy Goodin

"The Controversy of the Confederate Battle Flag at Lee High School," by Cody Hansen

"Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr.: Making a Difference in Dallas," by La Toya D. Harris

"Milestones of the Dallas NAACP Branch and Youth Council," by Aubrey C. Hooper

"Mickey Leland: Advocate of the Impoverished," by Devin Bernard Jones

"A Silence of Unsung Heroes," by Bertha Jones

"In Search of a Dream," by Amel Khirieh

"The Grey Ghost: A Tribute to Blues in Central Texas," by Adrian Kubala

"Clarksville: The Birthplace of Freedom," by Eric Lam

"M.J. Anderson: The Practical Visionary," by Victor Lindsay

"The Tyler Rose," by Sarah Lucas

"Bob Ray Sanders: Crusader for the Cause," by Puja Maewal

"William Madison McDonald: A Banker and Political Trailblazer for African-Americans," by Ryan Pugliano

"African-American Education in Borger, Texas," by Dayna Purcell

"Clarksville," by Ariel Rideout

"Blacks in the Military: The Precursors of Racial Advancement," by Melody Smith

"The Plight for Education: The Ripple That Commenced the Wave," by Jean Usen

"Education Sees No Color," by Kimberly Weiderhold

"From Struggle to Triumph: The Life Experiences and Achievements of Mrs. Charles E. White," by Frieda Wiley

"The Grey Ghost: A True Austin Legend," by Matthew Wise

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2000

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Winner's Catalog

"Percy E. Sutton: A Civil Rights Entrepreneur," by Alan Alvarado

"David Robinson: The Goliath of Giving," by Nirav Amin

"Kwanzaa: A Cultural Holiday," by Laura Atkinson

"Thomas 'Hollywood' Henderson," by Lea Bardy

"The African American in Texas - Past and Present: Taking a Stand in History, The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce," Katrina Monique Brackens

"Ada Simond: Remembering Things Past," by Darice Chang

"Bill Pickett: Trailblazer among Black Celebrities," Steven Chang

"Turning Points in History: The Barbara Jordan Story," by Janis Cooper

"Thelma Joyce White: Opening Doors at Texas Western at El Paso," by Lorraine V. Flanagan

"The Phoenix," by Colin Gillens

"William Madison McDonald: An Icon for our Generation," by Sara Godoy

"An Irreplaceable Society Member," by Amy Haines

"A Lifeline for Business: Midland Black Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc.," by Don Ho

"Bob Snead: Renaissance Man," by Carly Rose Jackson

"Commissioner John Wiley Price: 'The Voice of Dallas'," by Livenia Jackson

"The African American in Texas Past and Present," by Crystal Lopez

"Barbara Jordan: Influencing the Hearts of a Region and a Nation," by Amit Mehta

"Eddie Bernice Johnson: 'The Black Caucus Whip'," by Rosario Mendez

"Hendrick Arnold," by Sara Paz

"Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Erin Porter

"Ora Williams: Strength of a Survivor," by Amber Ramirez

"Gracious Texans," by Steven Rodriguez

"From Slavery to Equality," by Zachary Stenzler

"African-Americans in Texas: Bob Ray Sanders," by Natalie Tennison

"History in the Making," by Veronica Turner

"James Mardis: The Eloquence of Community," by James Sulak

"Greater Ideal Baptist Church: Reaching Out to Create Harmony," by Heidi Toomsalu

"Jacob Fontaine," by Jenny B. Wells

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2001

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"African-American Settlements (Neighborhood)," by Tiffani D. Beck

"A Few Good Man and an Unknown Legacy," by Jordan Claus

"Frontiers in History: The Heman Sweatt Story," by Janis Cooper

"It takes a Church," by Erin Evans

"Otis Hopkins: Community Leader in El Paso," by Armida Giselle Flores

"The Freedman's Bureau," by Earl Lee Gants III

"The Steps that Complete a Journey," by Jason Garcia

"Ruby Morris: Modern Day Brave," James Hershberger

"Barbara Jordan: The Past that Made a Difference for Our Future," by Synthia Hickman

"James Farmer and the American Civil Rights Movement," by Daniel Holman

"Texas and Its Destiny," by Heather Junod

"Mamie Williams: An Influence without End," by Kristin Kalich

"Helen Price: Lessons Learned from Teaching," by Kimberly Lange

"Texas' Buffalo Soldiers," by Graham Lasseter

"The Influence of African-Americans in South Texas," by Whitney A. McCarthy

"A Lifetime of Achievement: Barbara Jordan," by Ashley Manning

"John Biggers: An Artist to Remember," by Jessica Martinez

"A Walk in the Clouds: The Success of African-Americans in Houston's Fifth Ward," by Alfonso Morales, Jr.

"Fight for a New Republic," by Ami Patel

"Heman Marion Sweatt: Struggle for Equality in Education," by Ranita Patel

"Frontier to Equality: The Civil Rights Act of 1964," by Mary Pilson

"Tanglewood Forest, An Experiment in Diversity," by Joe Pollard

"Maggie Cornelius: Portrait of Perfection," by Stephanie Scott

"Saluting Fort Worth's Black Pilots of World War II," by Cicily l. Smith

"It Can be Done," by Zachary Stenzler

"Mrs. Joyce Ann Brown," by Rachel Thompson

"The African-American in Texas: Past and Present," by Nicole Marie Vance

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2002

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"Black Art," by Lillian Barry

"Matthew Gaines: Man with a Vision," by Rachel Berry

"Archie Lee Price: Father, Minister, and Teacher," by Shomari Black

"Brothers in Harmony: The Influence of Afro-Cuban Music in South Texas," by Jordan Claus

"James Farmer: Visionary Texan," by Jessica Coburn

"The Most Significant Male Role Model in my Community, Senator Royce West," by Ashley Deshay Cooper

"A Path to Equality," by Laura Nicole Cummings

"David Robinson: Not Just an NBA Star," by Janell Davila

"A Place to Call Home," by Erin Evans

"An Ill-Fitting Monument: The Tribute to William Jones," by Maggie Galbraith

"Bessie Coleman: A High Flying Legacy," by Jameslon Knowles

"Parthenia Archer: Profile of an African-American Educator," by Whitney A. McCarthy

"The Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers: Protectors of Fort Davis," by Barbara McNealy

"Whitney M. Young and the Dallas Urban League," by Vanessa Mendez

"Primary Colors: Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon's Fight to Eliminate the White Primary," by Stacey Moore

"In Unity, Strength," by Patrick Nance

"From Texas Dust to Ivy Leagues," by Mary Pilson

"The Integration of Wichita Falls Public High Schools, by Tiffaney Robinson

"The Buffalo Soldiers: Heroism without Recognition," by Gerald Roebuck, II

"Civil Rights Act of 1964," by Austin Sears

"The History of the Clarksville Neighborhood of Austin, Texas," by Matthew Sibley

"Midnight Train to Georgia: the Journey of the African-American Railroad Sleeping Car Employees" by Cicily L. Smith

"Justice at Last: Clearing the Name of Henry D. Flipper," by Jessica Smith

"The Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Fort Worth African American Community: Past and Present," by Brittany J. Steward

"Robert Lewis Gilbert: First in Line," by Charlandria L. Stewart

"Queen Bess: Defying the Odds," by Abby Turner

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2003

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"African Americans That Made a Difference," by Carlos Alonzo

"Happy Hill Farm Academy," by Laura Barber

"The Modern Day Moses," by Nicole Barnett

"'Making Something From Nothing'--the Life and Works of Felix 'Fox' Harris," by Elizabeth Chapman

"Bishop T.D. Jakes a Great African American," by Gerald Davis III

"The Dallas Bluesmen," by Pannel Egboh

"Influence Beyond This World," by Adriane Falk

"It Takes Two: the Lives of Service of James and Robbyne Hocker Fuller," by Jashe Fuller

"Berle Handcox: Much More Than a Man," by Jordan Handcox

"La Lucha Negra…The African American Legacy of the San Antonio Area," by Courtney Harris

"A Love for This Nation," by Alicia Harvard

"The Minister of Diversity: the Voice of Cecil Williams," by Mark Hershberger

"Courage in the Face of Segregation: the Story of Mittie Pullam," by Whitney McCarthy

"The Tyler Rose," by Kimberly Melton

"Heman Marion Sweatt: The Man, The Fight, The Legacy," by Somala Muhammed

"Volma Oyerton: How One Man's Spine Stiffened Those of Others," by Meredith Mullins

"African-American Cowboys in Texas: Their Struggle Through Weather, Duty, and Prejudice," by Megan Rhoads

"Two Tall Texans: A Legacy of Protest and Service," by Christina Rodriguez

"Claude Black: A Man of Leadership, Integrity, and Character," by Danetta Simpson

"A Class Action: L. Clifford Davis and the Integration Crisis of Mansfield High," by Cicily Smith

"Philanthropy in Black Enterprise: Dallas' Comer Cottrell Leads the Way for Higher Education," by Whitney Teal

"Kenneth Kemp a.k.a. Superman," by Ashton Thurston

"Without Heart, There Is No Home," by Dinh Vuong

"Taking Credit for Our Past: the Burning of Bragg Williams," by Dusty Wood

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2004

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"Encountering the Reality of War on Two Fronts: Exploring Racial Discrimination and Segregation During the Vietnam War," by Aida Balcha

"More Than A Cup of Coffee," by Ashley Boaz

"The African American in Texas: Judge L. Clifford Davis," by Deborah Boone

"The Evolution of the Texas Education System," by Adam Castaneda

"The Lengthened Shadow of One Man: The Price Family's Commitment to their Community from Generation to Generation," by Elizabeth Chapman

"The Multicultural Realm of Education," by Ashley Gaston

"The African American in Texas: Past and Present," Texas Southern University, by Roshonda Gibbs

"Major Morris Shepherd: A Mentor," by Diana N. Gonzalez

"Contributions of the African-American Community," by Derek Green

"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

"The Closing of Carver Junior-Senior High School: The End of a Way of Life," by Elise Hilgemeier

"The Brown v. Board of Education Decision Fifty Years Later: Exchanging Equality for Unity; Exploring New Ways to Achieve Racial Unity," by Todd Holt

"Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and the Desegregation of Midland Schools," by Jennifer Kreuz

"Dr. Viola Coleman: The Barbara Jordan of West Texas," by Stephanie Krol

"The Life of a Living Legend," by Christopher McCoy

"Music of a Lifetime," by Mercedes McIntosh

"Juneteenth: Our Celebration of Freedom," by Brian Murray

"Thurgood Marshall: A Revolution of His Own," by Alicea Parker

"Forgotten Pioneers of Desegregation," by Amelia Popham

"Education Reformation," by Erica Tello

"Black Suffrage and Texas Politics," by Sherry Michelle Thomas

"Heman Sweatt: The Human Bulldozer," by Ashton Thurston

"Hendrick Arnold: Great Hero of the Past and Present," by Adriana Villarreal

"How Tyler Independent School District Stayed Segregated Until 16 Years After Brown v. Board of Education, And Its Repercussions," by Anthony Chris Williams

"Integration of a Little Town," by Kara Wren

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2005

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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

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of regional winners, 2005-2006

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"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

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2006-2007

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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

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, 2008

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“One Night with the King: The Life of Dr. Vada Phillips Felder including Her Arrangement of MLK’s Historic Visit,” by Cameron Maurice Smith

“African American Teenagers: Struggles with Racism in Schools (Then and Now),” by Alana Collinsworth

“A Burning Desire,” by Brittney Moseley

“True Beauty,” by Amber McDonald

“The Admiral,” by Joseph Anderson

“Invincible: The Story of a Twenty-three Year Old Hero,” by Scott Slaughter

“A Start Without a Finish,” by Amanda Scott

“I Am An Artist, Activist, and Radical Politician,” by Garrett Vernon

“In the Eyes of God,” by Dustin Upchurch

“More Than Winning the Crown: Brittney Dimes,” by Laura Febbo

“Soaring Over Prejudice,” by Amanda Ambrose

“The Right Hook on Life,” by Cortney Bramlett

“John Mason Brewer: ‘Respect Our Past,’” by Jessica Tuomala

“A Women’s Mission,” by Kacie Garner

“A Leopard? A Ram? A Longhorn? Oh My!” by Courtney Cantu

“Past and Present – Heman Sweatt,” by Kyneshawau S. Hurd

“ Space – The Final Frontier – Houston, We Are Coming In for a Landing,” by Macklin Guy

“Wilhelmina Delco,” by Kayla Hood

“The Last Great Bluesman – Pinetop Perkins,” by Rachel Duran

“We Shall Overcome,” by Allison Kristine Wallace

“Life Lessons from Mrs. Myrtle Crosby,” by Rhonda McKenzie

“African Americans Influences on Education and Agriculture in Texas,” by Zachry Stephen Karisch

“’Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” A Negro Spiritual Remembered,” by Jessica Dunn

“Black in the Saddle,” by Krystal Rodenbeck

“The Heart of a Giant,” by Tyler Hull

“A Voice to be Heard,” by Maria Reyes

“Emily D. West! The Yellow Rose of Texas,” by Stephanie Roberts

“Brave Bessie,” by Kendall Shallue

“History Revealed: Lulu B. White and Texas Civil Rights,” by Marissa Stewart

“Bessie Coleman: Great Daredevil Aviatrix,” by Ashley DeGroot

“Defender of Texas, Hero to All,” by Christine Langlois

“Everything is Everything,” by Evan Molina

“The Magic of Jazz,” by Brittany Weaver

“The Tyler Rose,” by Zachary Ambrose

“Fighting on Arrival, Fighting for Survival,” by Chikodi Okoye

“Brave Queen Bess: Queen of Looped-the-Loops and Barrell-Rolls,” by Chioma Okoye

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"Oblivious Past," by Alfonzo Paredes

"Barbara Jordan: A Texas Visionary, an American Hero," by Melanie Lipscomb

"Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Life of Dr. Richard L. Price," by Grace O'Neale

"Dream Flight," by Crystal Chen

"Bobby 'Mercy' Oliver: The Texas Blues King," by Hillary Ragsdale

"The Pacemaker," by Chioma Okoye

"The Black Pearl," by Chikodi Okoye

"From Segregation to Inauguration: A Different World for the Tuskegee Airmen," by Cameron Maurice Smith

"Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon," by Rebecca Harrison

"John Mason Brewer: African American Folklore Pioneer," by Dakota Haines

"It's Not Easy Being Black and Blue," by Justin McGee

"Leader on the Track," by Vincent Popham

"Henry Ossian Flipper: Inspiring Strength in Times of Frailty," by Alex Armendariz

"Diligence and Hope: The Story of Viola Coleman," by Jennifer Klein

"George Foreman: A Past and Present African American Symbol," Michael Krol

"Eddie Bernice Johnson: Her Lifelong Journey to Make a Difference," by Morgan Hysinger

"The Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee: An Activist," by Niki Roberts

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of Regional Winners, 2010

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"A Woman's Place is in the Dome: The Story of Lorraine Miller" by Cameron M. Smith

"Momma's Lemonade" by Jasmin Ali

"The Pleasant Hill Quitting Group: Stitching a Patchwork of Local Heritage" by Brittany Baggett

"Small Town, Big Achievements" by Amber Chambers

"Dunbar School System: Influences Past and Present" by Jacob Crawshaw

"Dr. Arcelia M. Johnson-Fannin: The First African-American Woman to Found Schools of Pharmacy" by Jaci DeLoach

"Henry Ossian Flipper: The First Black Graduate from West Point and Frontiersman" by Matt Fitzgerald

"Activist, Educator: The Story of Dr. Christine Benton Cash" by Nichole Green

"Resolved: Melvin B. Tolson" by Duncan Hall

"Progressor of the Impossible: A Bessie Coleman Story" by Katelyn Jackson

"The Ballad of Edward Pleasant, Baritone Extraordinaire" by James Kim

"Embarking on a Brighter Future" by Alfonzo Paredes

"A Small Town Girl Who Changed History" by Jessica Ortiz

"African Americans: A Contributing Race" by Jasmine Phillips

"Ponder the Possibilities" by Haley Rhodes

"Celebrating Life, Leadership, and Legacy" by Anthony Thurston

"History in the Making" by Chelsea Wisniske

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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition: Essays of Regional Winners, 2011

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"Breaking the Barriers"by Arzina Amin

" Bass Reeves: A True Western Hero" by Austin Chen

"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

" Birth of Words: The Development of African American Literature" by Shelby L. Davis

" Do Mercy and Love Justice" by Tia Flowers

"Exploring the Importance of the New Farmers of America (NFA)" by Shay L. Gibbs

"From Sketches to Skyscrapers: The Live and Legacy of John Saunders Chase, the Architect of Texas" by Courtney Hoagland

" Music in Living Color: The Karen Walker McAfee Legacy" by Tim Howard

"It Takes a Village" by Shelbi Mitchell

" James F. Woods, Jr.: An Austin Enigma" by William James Purcell III

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"Shepherd Mullens: The Start of Something New" by Nadajalah Bennett

"The Legendary Legacy of Henry Ossian Flipper" by Caroline Bricker

"Giving Back Through Public Service: The Life of Attorney David A. Talbot, Jr." by Roger Cain

"African Americans in Texas: Past and Present" by Ricquel Golding

"The Voice That Never Left: The Story of Barbara Smith Conrad" by Nichole Green

"A Journey of Hope: The Story of Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson" by Rachel Green

"In This Corner, Jack Johnson!" by Joseph Hall

"Estebanico's Tale: It All Begins with a Shipwreck" by Sergio Infante

"Breaking Barriers: The 1966 Texas Western Basketball Team" by Stephen Mangum

"I Know So Now" by Haley Rhodes

"Soaring into History: Elizabeth 'Bessie' Coleman" by Jody Settle

"Beyond the Call of Duty: Doris Miller" by Amy Woodhull

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