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Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

Vernon Jordan spoke at the American Library Association annual meeting about his book Make It Plain: A Life of Speaking (PublicAffairs; November 3, 2008). He explained how he and other Afric…

Speakers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. They spoke about historic achievements and the future of the civil rights movement. This plenary session of the NAACP Centennial Conve…

Former Adviser to President Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan, spoke at Pennsylvania State University’s Commencement. He offered words of encouragement and addressed the War in Iraq. He also talke…

Vernon Jordan talked about his book Vernon Can Read!: A Memoir, published by Public Affairs. He described his experiences as an African-American, the civil rights movement, his career, and, …

Participants paid tribute to the life and career of Former Mayor Maynard Jackson.

Vernon Jordan the author of Vernon Can Read! signed copies of his book at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington D.C.

The awards luncheon featured a panel of authors talking about their upcoming books. Author Vernon Jordan is the author of Vernon Can Read!, published by Public Affairs/Perseus Books Group; M…

Mr. Jordan spoke about his background, his personal experiences with the civil rights movements, and about other issues of social justice.

Mr. Jordan answered questions regarding independent counsel Kenneth Starr’s investigation, and his testimony to the grand jury.

Presidential advisor Vernon Jordan met with reporters following his appearance before the Whitewater grand jury at the U.S. District Court. He said that he answered all the questions posed t…

Mr. Jordan emerged from the courthouse to meet with the press. He said he again answered all the questions truthfully and to the best of his ability. He said Mr. Starr’s office is not finish…

After testifying before the federal grand jury, Vernon Jordan talked with reporters. He repeated previous statements that he had not told or encouraged Monica Lewinsky to lie.

Vernon Jordan, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer and Field, Law Firm-Senior Partner, talked to reporters after testifying to a federal grand jury about regarding President Clinton’s relationship wi…

Speakers talked about the role of churches and communities in effecting change. They talked about the importance of the two institutions and examples of how they have come together for posit…

Presidential Advisor Vernon Jordan made a brief statement concerning his role in helping Monica Lewinsky find employment through contacts in the private sector and by recommending a lawyer t…