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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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45mins
