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-- They made difference; profiles of 20 minority achievers whose contributions have created a better work. Most authors and subjects share the same ethnic background.-- Diversity of backgrounds. Subjects chosen from all walks of life.-- Personal anecdotes entertain as they inform.--... Read Full Overview

When Barbara Jordan was young, many laws were still unfair to African Americans. So she became a member of the United States Congress and helped change the laws. Her speeches also made her famous. Barbara Jordan did it all with her own special style.