Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians

Happy Holidays to you and your family from the Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians.

The Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians extends heartfelt gratitude to Donna Mitchell, A-CSM, RP, Immediate Past President of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians, for delivering an exceptional presentation on Quorum for conducting business and adjournment.

Your engaging and informative session has greatly contributed to our mission of fostering parliamentary excellence.

Thank you for your invaluable support!

If you are looking for some dynamic free parliamentary procedure training and you need to take a break from the election cycle, look no further. The Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians are holding a free training presented by the Immediate Past President of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians, Donna Mitchell, A-CSM, PRP. She will be leading the discussion and educating our unit on “Quorum: Business or Adjournment”.

Please RSVP by emailing: [email protected]
The RSVP list will close at 12pm, tomorrow.

🎉 Congratulations on Your Amazing Achievement! 🎉

The Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians proudly celebrates Donna Frazier for reaching an incredible milestone—earning your Masters Degree! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance are an inspiration to us all.

This achievement is not just a testament to your personal growth but also to the values we hold dear in our unit—leadership, excellence, and a commitment to learning. We are thrilled to witness your continued success and look forward to seeing the many great things you will accomplish.

Your success shines a light on the path for others to follow, and we are proud to have you as part of our distinguished family.

Here's to more accomplishments, continued learning, and greater heights!

With warmest congratulations,
The Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians

Here is a great event for TSAP Members.

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Wishing you a vibrant New Year filled with joy, laughter, and endless possibilities! May each moment be a sparkling adventure, and every challenge lead to newfound strength. Here's to embracing new beginnings and crafting a chapter of happiness and success. Happy New Year! 🎉

The Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians is thrilled to announce our commitment to revitalizing the chapter in Spring, TX, and becoming a central hub for Spring, Klein, and North Harris County parliamentarians. As we embark on this exciting journey, we envision our unit as more than just a meeting place—it's a community of dedicated individuals passionate about parliamentary procedure and governance. Our aim is to foster a sense of fellowship, providing a space for knowledge exchange, skill development, and collaboration. We aspire to be a catalyst for what we affectionately term a "Parliamentary Renaissance," where enthusiasm for the art and practice of parliamentary procedure is reignited.

This page has changed from the AIS Black History to the new FB home for the Barbara Jordan Unit of Parliamentarians. We are moving from educational posts about Black American History to educational posts about parliamentary procedure.

The Godmother of Rock and Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, was born in 1915. Born Rosetta Nubin in Arkansas, she began playing guitar at 4 and accompanied her mother to perform with a traveling evangelist troupe at age 6.

Tharpe’s performances developed a secular following due to her powerful guitar riffs and charismatic posturing on stage. Though she continued to appear before both religious groups and in nightclubs, Tharpe’s sound ushered in the new genre of Rock ‘N Roll.

She signed with Decca Records in 1938 and her sound proved unmistakable, influencing the careers of rockers like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and the Rolling Stones. Playwright Cheryl L. West explored Tharpe’s legacy in her new musical Shout Sister Shout!

She told D.C. Metro Theater Arts that in researching for the musical, Tharpe “seemed to have her own blueprint, a roadmap for who she wanted to be at that time. She also had this unwavering faith in God, and in her music. Rooted in gospel and spiritual traditions, she was one of the first to bring that style to popular music on a massive scale.”

She died in 1973 at the age of 57, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

📸 Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture