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A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports shocked the nation, launched her journalism career and a lifelong pursuit of civil rights. Christina Greer details the life of Ida B. Wells and her tireless struggle for justice. [Directed by Anna Nowakowska, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Matthias Runge].
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Mar 31, 2023 · But this time, a young journalist and friend of the victim's, set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports would shock the nation and launch her career as an investigative journalist, civic leader, and civil rights advocate. Her name was Ida B. Wells.
Sep 21, 2020 · A white man in Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, two months ago inflicted such injuries upon another Afro-American child that she died. He was not punished, but an attempt was made in the same town in the month of June to lynch an Afro-American who visited a white woman.
Dec 18, 2021 · After the 1919 Elaine race massacre, the men on death row looked to the investigative journalist to use the power of the pen to save them
A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports shocked the nation, launched her journalism career and a lifelong pursuit of civil rights. Christina Greer details the life of Ida B. Wells and her tireless struggle for justice.
May 28, 2021 · Parrish’s work placed her in the tradition of other pioneering Black female journalists, including Ida B. Wells, an anti-lynching crusader, and Mary Church Terrell, who criticized the convict...
Jan 24, 2018 · He delivered mail by day and ran People’s Grocery by night. But neither his social nor economic status saved him from the racial hostility of the South. According to Giddings, by 1890, the Curve was experiencing the worst social problems in Memphis as it “was outside of Memphis proper and had only token police enforcement,” making it a ...
