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Herstory: Jackie Townsell Continues Women's History Month In Irving
"He would read the newspaper every day," she recalled. "My father wouldn't express himself in the open, so he instilled it in me."
March 17, 2021
Herstory: Jackie Townsell Continues Women's History Month in Irving
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Celebrating Women's History Month, the City of Irving takes a closer look at Jackie Townsell, the first African American resident to reside on City Council, as well as the legacy she left the community.
She attributed her interest in politics and civic duty to her father:
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“He would read the newspaper every day,” she recalled. “My father wouldn’t express himself in the open, so he instilled it in me. He was afraid that if he spoke out, he would get in trouble. He told me to learn about the workings of government. Ever since I was 16, I have been involved in politics.”
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In celebration of Women's History Month, the city honors the contributions of Irving women who broke molds and shattered glass ceilings. Their stories will be published weekly through March 31.
This project is part of the City of Irving's Diversity and Inclusion initiative. Visit CityofIrving.org/Stories to explore more stories of the people, places and events that have shaped the City of Irving.
This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
