The purpose of Barbara Jordan's speech was: to explain a problem with the wording of the Constitution.
Barbara Jordan's speech addresses the issue of exclusion from the original wording of the Constitution and highlights the journey toward inclusion for certain groups, such as herself, emphasizing the significance of amendments, interpretations, and court decisions.
Her speech aims to illustrate the historical struggle for inclusivity in the constitutional framework and the importance of ensuring that all individuals are represented and included in the "We, the people" phrase of the Constitution.