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Today, the world lost an influential figure in the fight for civil rights and American politics, Vernon Jordan. An icon to the world and a lifelong friend to the NAACP, his contribution to moving our society toward justice is unparalleled, NAACP President Derrick Johnson said on Tuesday. In 2001, Jordan received the NAACP s Spingarn Medal for a lifetime of social justice activism. His exemplary life will shine as a guiding light for all that seek truth and justice for all people.
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family of the great Vernon Jordan. From civil rights to business, Mr. Jordan demonstrated the highest quality of leadership and created a path forward for African-Americans where there were none. He will be missed. #RestInPowerhttps://t.co/toI7H3J1Aa
How Vernon Jordan became a one-of-a-kind Washington presence
Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post
March 3, 2021
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1of5Vernon Jordan and Ann Dibble Jordan arrive at the White House in 2009 for President Barack Obama s first state dinner.Washington Post photo by Bill O LearyShow MoreShow Less
2of5Vernon Jordan and Cicely Tyson in Washington, D.C., in 1996.Washington Post photo by Craig HerndonShow MoreShow Less
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4of5Cecilia Marshall laughs with Vernon Jordan during a 2003 celebration for a release of a postage stamp honoring her late husband, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.Washington Post photo by Sarah L. VoisinShow MoreShow Less
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Vernon Jordan didn t walk into a room; he entered it. The energy shifted, imperceptibly, as even people who didn t know who he was registered his presence. Then the process of greeting began: His eyes would lock on yours and that infectious smile would fill his face, delighted to discover his favor