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The Legacy Of Ida B. Wells In The Fight Against White Supremacy

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A mosaic of Ida B. Wells on the floor of Washington's Union Station
Kevin Burritt, left, and Scott Lorenc from New York City, walk across the lobby of Washington’s Union Station, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, where a 1,000-square foot mosaic of Ida B. Wells is displayed greeting visitors and traveler with the artwork, installed in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. The mosaic celebrates the pioneering civil rights leader and journalist. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

The pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells drew attention to white supremacy violence and terrorism against Black people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her great-granddaughter, who just published a book about Wells, talks to us about how Wells’ legacy resonates among activists today.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Michelle Duster Guest

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