Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Durant Superintendent Not Allowed to Speak on His District’s Consolidation
Thanks to SB 2494, authored by Senate Education Committee Chairman Sen. Gray Tollison, R-Oxford, Dr. Robinson's school district is up for involuntary consolidation with the neighboring Holmes County School District. Despite the efforts of Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, Robinson was unable to speak in opposition of the bill in the committee meeting, as Tollison said there wasn't enough time.
Thanks to SB 2494, authored by Senate Education Committee Chairman Sen. Gray Tollison, R-Oxford, Dr. Robinson's school district is up for involuntary consolidation with the neighboring Holmes County School District. Despite the efforts of Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, Robinson was unable to speak in opposition of the bill in the committee meeting, as Tollison said there wasn't enough time.
Sept 13, 2015: Hechinger Report: Across Mississippi, districts continue to merge. But is bigger any better?
In the 2014 legislative session, two radically different proposals to merge the districts passed the House and Senate, but local legislators vehemently disagreed over how to govern the combined district. Tollison’s initial proposal called for the mayor of Greenwood to appoint three of the five members of the combined school board, while an amendment pushed by State Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, would have mandated that school board members be elected.
In the 2014 legislative session, two radically different proposals to merge the districts passed the House and Senate, but local legislators vehemently disagreed over how to govern the combined district. Tollison’s initial proposal called for the mayor of Greenwood to appoint three of the five members of the combined school board, while an amendment pushed by State Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, would have mandated that school board members be elected.
Apr 1, 2015: ClarionLedger: Senate to honor Longtime columnist Bill Minor
Senator David Jordan, D-Greenwood, primary author of Senate Concurrent Resolution 658 that will be presented, said Minor's impact on Mississippi's culture is so great it would be hard to gauge as he continues to keep a watchful eye over the state's political climate.
Senator David Jordan, D-Greenwood, primary author of Senate Concurrent Resolution 658 that will be presented, said Minor's impact on Mississippi's culture is so great it would be hard to gauge as he continues to keep a watchful eye over the state's political climate.
Mar 26, 2015: MPB: Organizations Say Governor's College Board Appointees Lack Diversity
The Mississippi Coalition on Black Higher Education, is upset that Governor Phil Bryant did not appoint any graduates from historically black universities to the College Board. Bob Owens, a Jackson State University grad ends his term on the College Board in May. The state's Legislative Black Caucus and the coalition voiced their displeasure at the capital. Senator David Jordan of Greenwood, is a graduate of Mississippi Valley State.
The Mississippi Coalition on Black Higher Education, is upset that Governor Phil Bryant did not appoint any graduates from historically black universities to the College Board. Bob Owens, a Jackson State University grad ends his term on the College Board in May. The state's Legislative Black Caucus and the coalition voiced their displeasure at the capital. Senator David Jordan of Greenwood, is a graduate of Mississippi Valley State.
Feb 11, 2015: Special Needs Bill: Senate Passes Special Needs ESA Bill
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Senators who voted “NO” on SB 2695: David Blount (D-Jackson), Nickey Browning (R-Pontotoc), Hob Bryan (D-Amory), Kelvin Butler (D-McComb), Albert Butler (D-Port Gibson), Videt Carmichael (R-Meridian), Debbie Dawkins (D-Pass Christian), Hillman Frazier (D-Jackson), Steve Hale (D-Senatobia), John Horhn (D-Jackson)
Robert Jackson (D-Marks), Sampson Jackson (D-Dekalb)
Russell Jolly (D-Houston), Kenny Wayne Jones (D-Canton), David Jordan (D-Greenwood), Dean Kirby (R-Pearl)
Chris Massey (R-Nesbit), Haskins Montgomery (D-Bay Springs), Sollie Norwood (D-Jackson), Bill Stone (D-Holly Springs), Angela Turner (D-West Poin
Jan 28, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Common Core killer unleashed to full Senate
Other opponents were state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, and state Sen. Steve Hale, D-Senatobia.
Other opponents were state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, and state Sen. Steve Hale, D-Senatobia.
Jan 20, 2015: Commercial Dispatch: Marchers remember, build upon King's legacy
The marchers gathered in the Hunt Intermediate gymnasium to hear the speaker, Sen. David Jordan. Jordan has served District 24 since 1993, is a renowned political, activist and one of the few remaining attendees of the Emmett Till murder trial in the Delta, which galvanized the civil rights movement.
The marchers gathered in the Hunt Intermediate gymnasium to hear the speaker, Sen. David Jordan. Jordan has served District 24 since 1993, is a renowned political, activist and one of the few remaining attendees of the Emmett Till murder trial in the Delta, which galvanized the civil rights movement.
Jan 7, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Black Caucus calls on full funding for Miss. schools
Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, said MAEP was put into law because "some counties and some school districts were just rock-bottom poor." "It was just the floor, not the ceiling," Jordan said of the formula.
Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, said MAEP was put into law because "some counties and some school districts were just rock-bottom poor." "It was just the floor, not the ceiling," Jordan said of the formula.
Jan 6, 2015: The Atlantic: How White Flight Destroyed the Mississippi Delta
State Senator David Jordan, who grew up in Greenwood, observes that employment opportunities in the Delta have always been tightly interwoven with politics and race. His family lived and worked as field laborers on one of several plantations owned by the family of U.S.
State Senator David Jordan, who grew up in Greenwood, observes that employment opportunities in the Delta have always been tightly interwoven with politics and race. His family lived and worked as field laborers on one of several plantations owned by the family of U.S.
Aug 19, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Sheriff: Hate crime law has limitations
State Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, said lawmakers need to look at the state's hate crime law to possibly tweak it. The race of the victim shouldn't matter because "what happened is obviously a hate crime," said Jordan, whose home was shot into three years ago. "It needs to be looked at, given the tense situation in the country right now."
July 23, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Delta school gets more time to reply to accreditation audit
Opponents of Adams, including state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, pushed for a protege of the previous superintendent to be hired instead of Greene. “I think this board needs to go and this superintendent needs to go,” Jordan said.
May 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Memoir reflects life of a human rights and political champion
Sen. David L. Jordan’s memoir has been published by University Press of Mississippi as part of its Willie Morris Books series.
May 14, 2014: DeSoto Times Tribune: From a ragtag kid to state's Capitol
His memoir, written with help from Robert L. Jenkins, a retired history professor from Mississippi State University, has been published by University Press as part of its Willie Morris Books series.
Apr 21, 2014: Y'all Politics: State Sen. David Jordan’s shows race relations change in Mississippi
David Jordan was born on a Mississippi Delta plantation during the Great Depression, when segregation and poverty created a bleak outlook for a son of black sharecroppers.
Apr 19, 2014: Gulf Live: State Sen. David Jordan writes memoir that shows changes in Mississippi race relations
David Jordan was born on a Mississippi Delta plantation during the Great Depression, when segregation and poverty created a bleak outlook for a son of black sharecroppers.
Mar 12, 2014: Vimeo: Senator David L. Jordan speaks about his memoir David L. Jordan: From the Mississippi Cotton Fields to the State Senate
Introduced by Leila W. Salisbury, director of University Press of Mississippi, Senator David L. Jordan speaks at Lemuria Books in the dotCom Building. Senator Jordan spoke about his inspirations for writing his memoir David L. Jordan: From the Mississippi Cotton Fields to the State Senate, just out from UPM.
State Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, said lawmakers need to look at the state's hate crime law to possibly tweak it. The race of the victim shouldn't matter because "what happened is obviously a hate crime," said Jordan, whose home was shot into three years ago. "It needs to be looked at, given the tense situation in the country right now."
July 23, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: Delta school gets more time to reply to accreditation audit
Opponents of Adams, including state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, pushed for a protege of the previous superintendent to be hired instead of Greene. “I think this board needs to go and this superintendent needs to go,” Jordan said.
May 15, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Memoir reflects life of a human rights and political champion
Sen. David L. Jordan’s memoir has been published by University Press of Mississippi as part of its Willie Morris Books series.
May 14, 2014: DeSoto Times Tribune: From a ragtag kid to state's Capitol
His memoir, written with help from Robert L. Jenkins, a retired history professor from Mississippi State University, has been published by University Press as part of its Willie Morris Books series.
Apr 21, 2014: Y'all Politics: State Sen. David Jordan’s shows race relations change in Mississippi
David Jordan was born on a Mississippi Delta plantation during the Great Depression, when segregation and poverty created a bleak outlook for a son of black sharecroppers.
Apr 19, 2014: Gulf Live: State Sen. David Jordan writes memoir that shows changes in Mississippi race relations
David Jordan was born on a Mississippi Delta plantation during the Great Depression, when segregation and poverty created a bleak outlook for a son of black sharecroppers.
Mar 12, 2014: Vimeo: Senator David L. Jordan speaks about his memoir David L. Jordan: From the Mississippi Cotton Fields to the State Senate
Introduced by Leila W. Salisbury, director of University Press of Mississippi, Senator David L. Jordan speaks at Lemuria Books in the dotCom Building. Senator Jordan spoke about his inspirations for writing his memoir David L. Jordan: From the Mississippi Cotton Fields to the State Senate, just out from UPM.
Apr 10, 2013: Youtube: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE SENATOR
Mississippi State Senator David Jordan was looking for a list to sign his name so he could speak at Greenwood Public Schools Board Meeting. Board member Bill Clay and board president George Ellis Jr. told Jordan there wasno list, he's not speaking and he's not on the agenda.
Mar 8, 2014: Clarion Ledger: State Sen. David L. Jordan recounts struggle for education, equality in memoir
In his newly released memoir, Democratic State Sen. David L. Jordan of Greenwood recounts his rise from picking cotton in the fields of rural Leflore County to earning a master's degree, enjoying a long career as an educator and earning a seat in the Senate.
Jan 16, 2013: Hechinger Report: Charter schools move forward in Mississippi
That provision brought opposition from State Senator David Jordan, a retired teacher from Greenwood, a town in the Mississippi Delta. “This situation would be worse than the public schools that we’re trying to change,” Jordan told the committee. “If a person has a bachelors degree…in business administration, and you need him to teach chemistry, do you think he’d be prepared to do so?”
Jan 8, 2013: NBC News: Racial divide seen in Mississippi debate over charter schools, reform
“White people cannot tell us what’s best for educating our children,” said state Sen. David Jordan, a 78-year-old African American from the Mississippi Delta town of Greenwood. “Heck, we did it for decades without even the money for books. Through the help of God we made it.”
Sept 9, 2012: Youtube: Mississippi State Senator David Jordan Reporting from the DNC in Charlotte
State Senator
Mississippi State Senator David Jordan was looking for a list to sign his name so he could speak at Greenwood Public Schools Board Meeting. Board member Bill Clay and board president George Ellis Jr. told Jordan there wasno list, he's not speaking and he's not on the agenda.
Mar 8, 2014: Clarion Ledger: State Sen. David L. Jordan recounts struggle for education, equality in memoir
In his newly released memoir, Democratic State Sen. David L. Jordan of Greenwood recounts his rise from picking cotton in the fields of rural Leflore County to earning a master's degree, enjoying a long career as an educator and earning a seat in the Senate.
Jan 16, 2013: Hechinger Report: Charter schools move forward in Mississippi
That provision brought opposition from State Senator David Jordan, a retired teacher from Greenwood, a town in the Mississippi Delta. “This situation would be worse than the public schools that we’re trying to change,” Jordan told the committee. “If a person has a bachelors degree…in business administration, and you need him to teach chemistry, do you think he’d be prepared to do so?”
Jan 8, 2013: NBC News: Racial divide seen in Mississippi debate over charter schools, reform
“White people cannot tell us what’s best for educating our children,” said state Sen. David Jordan, a 78-year-old African American from the Mississippi Delta town of Greenwood. “Heck, we did it for decades without even the money for books. Through the help of God we made it.”
Sept 9, 2012: Youtube: Mississippi State Senator David Jordan Reporting from the DNC in Charlotte
State Senator
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-24 David Jordan (D-Greenwood)
Sen. Jordan’s black majority Greenwood-based district shifts west and south while staying black majority and overwhelmingly Democratic. Safe D at 82% Obama.
SD-24 David Jordan (D-Greenwood)
Sen. Jordan’s black majority Greenwood-based district shifts west and south while staying black majority and overwhelmingly Democratic. Safe D at 82% Obama.
June 17, 2011: Examiner: FBI investigates shots fired into state Sen. David Jordan’s Greenwood home
The FBI is taking the lead and working with Greenwood police officers in investigating a shooting late Thursday night into the home of state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood.
Dec 7, 2010: Friends of Justice: Greenwood’s black community questions suicide hypothesis
According to Mississippi state senator, David Jordan, a resident of Greenwood, “There’s not a single black that’s talked to us who believes that he hanged himself.” The USA Today story below does a good job of presenting both sides of the argument.
May 15, 2010: Dentist The Menace: Senator David Jordan of Mississippi Needs Wake Up Call In Regards to Kool Smiles!
Senator David Jordan has approached the organization for expansion into the Mississippi Delta.May 19, 2008: Hinterland Gazette: John Lee, Greenwood Mississippi Councilman Refers to State Senator David Jordan as an ‘Ole Nigger’
Well, the latest racist dustup comes to us courtesy of the small Mississippi Delta city of Greenwood. Blacks there are seething over comments made by a white city councilman, John Lee, in an e-mail referring to David Jordan, 74, who holds a state senate seat and is black, as an “ole nigger.
The FBI is taking the lead and working with Greenwood police officers in investigating a shooting late Thursday night into the home of state Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood.
Dec 7, 2010: Friends of Justice: Greenwood’s black community questions suicide hypothesis
According to Mississippi state senator, David Jordan, a resident of Greenwood, “There’s not a single black that’s talked to us who believes that he hanged himself.” The USA Today story below does a good job of presenting both sides of the argument.
May 15, 2010: Dentist The Menace: Senator David Jordan of Mississippi Needs Wake Up Call In Regards to Kool Smiles!
Senator David Jordan has approached the organization for expansion into the Mississippi Delta.May 19, 2008: Hinterland Gazette: John Lee, Greenwood Mississippi Councilman Refers to State Senator David Jordan as an ‘Ole Nigger’
Well, the latest racist dustup comes to us courtesy of the small Mississippi Delta city of Greenwood. Blacks there are seething over comments made by a white city councilman, John Lee, in an e-mail referring to David Jordan, 74, who holds a state senate seat and is black, as an “ole nigger.
David Lee Jordan (born April 3, 1934) is a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 24th District since 1993.