Ida B Wells The Journalist

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In this video, we'll learn about the life story of

Welcome to Lives in Time. This documentary examines the foundational legal and journalistic contributions of

Ida Bell Wells (July 16, 1862 to March 25, 1931), better known as

Facing death for truth:

Born into slavery as

Born a slave in Mississippi in the midst of the Civil War,

There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than

Watch New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones tell the story of trailblazing investigative

In part one of our series celebrating her 155th birthday, the great grandson of

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them." –

Ida B

Ida Bell Wells (July 16, 1862 to March 25, 1931), better known as

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