Ida B Wells A Passion For Justice

A passion for justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering african american journalist activist suffragist and anti lynching crusader of the post reconstruction period.

She was born in holly springs mississippi in 1862 and died in chicago. New york n y wgbh television station. A passion for justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering african american journalist activist suffragist and anti lynching crusader of the post reconstruction period. Wells had a fiercely independent spirit and struggled continually against racism and sexism.

She stands as one of our nation s most uncompromising leaders and most ardent defenders of democracy. Born into slavery in mississippi ida b. Wells barnett was a fearless anti lynching crusader suffragist women s rights advocate journalist and speaker. Still it was the first of many victories that would mark her life.

Recognized in 2020 with a special pulitzer prize ida b. Wells barnett and her passion for justice. Wells barnett was a household name in black america during much of her lifetime 1863 1931 and was considered the equal of her well known african american contemporaries such as booker t. Her passion for justice found wells improbably arguing her case before a judge who awarded her 500 in damages.

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A passion for justice by william greaves louise archambault david g mccullough al freeman jr pbs video william greaves productions wgbh educational foundation wnet television station.