Ida B. Wells

54 Podcast Episodes

The Legacy of Ida B. Wells: From Lynchings to Death in Custody

The Legacy of Ida B. Wells: From Lynchings to Death in Custody

It is impossible to talk about the impact that death in custody has on Black and other communities, or the efforts of ac... Read more

12 Sep 2023

39mins

Get Lit Episode 227: Ida B. Wells

Get Lit Episode 227: Ida B. Wells

We're kicking off our series celebrating authors who were also teachers with Ida B. Wells! Known for her extraordinary a... Read more

9 Aug 2023

34mins

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Ida B. Wells – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris

Ida B. Wells – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris

We are very pleased to have Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris join us for this

25 Jul 2023

41mins

2. Jordan Neely & Ida B. Wells' Lynch Law Today

2. Jordan Neely & Ida B. Wells' Lynch Law Today

Yes, an essay written 130 years ago—by a Black woman who was a crusader for justice—is still relevant today as we read a... Read more

5 May 2023

35mins

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Lynch Law in Georgia by Ida B. Wells

Lynch Law in Georgia by Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells wrote about several incidences in Georgia, in 1899. This is an excerpt of the murders of several men, who w... Read more

21 Apr 2023

8mins

The pen is mightier than the sword. Lessons learned from Ida B. Wells

The pen is mightier than the sword. Lessons learned from Ida B. Wells

On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m giving you a pep talk on the power and the potential of the written word to chang... Read more

20 Mar 2023

32mins

On The Edge With K.A. Owens | Michael Tee | A Play about Ida B. Wells | March 10, 2023

On The Edge With K.A. Owens | Michael Tee | A Play about Ida B. Wells | March 10, 2023

K.A. Owens interviews Michael T. Topic: Michael's new play about Ida B. Wells-"Let it Resound, Loud as the Rolling Sea"R... Read more

11 Mar 2023

28mins

Black History Month - Ida B. Wells

Black History Month - Ida B. Wells

A groundbreaking journalist and activist -- successful long before it was fashionable for her to be -- faced death for s... Read more

24 Feb 2023

1min

Honoring Black History in Chicago: The impact of Ida B. Wells on Politics and Cadillac Baby on the Blues

Honoring Black History in Chicago: The impact of Ida B. Wells on Politics and Cadillac Baby on the Blues

Reporter Arionne Nettles brings us two stories honoring Black History in Chicago: The legacy of Ida B. Wells who empower... Read more

16 Feb 2023

18mins

Episode 110: Missing; Leanne Hausberg & Ida B. Wells

Episode 110: Missing; Leanne Hausberg & Ida B. Wells

Where are our true crime solvers?? Because, if you're into unsolved mysteries, then Ashley has a story for you, all abou... Read more

25 Sep 2022

45mins

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