2011 Black Heritage: Barbara Jordan - Forever stamp

The 2011 Black Heritage series honors Barbara Jordan (1936–1996), one of America's most powerful and principled voices in public life.

Jordan was  first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate and the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Jordan became nationally renowned for her commanding oratory during the 1974 Watergate hearings. Her unwavering commitment to justice and the Constitution made her a towering figure in American political history.

A distinguished collectible for history enthusiasts, civil rights collectors, and stamp aficionados.