Chicago Stories
The Early Life of Ida B. Wells
Clip: 5/21/2021 | 8m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Ida B. Wells was born into slavery six months before emancipation.
Ida B. Wells was born into slavery six months before emancipation. Discover her early life and the experiences that shaped her.
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Chicago Stories
The Early Life of Ida B. Wells
Clip: 5/21/2021 | 8m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Ida B. Wells was born into slavery six months before emancipation. Discover her early life and the experiences that shaped her.
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Ida B. Wells used investigative journalism to uncover the "threadbare lie" about lynching. (11m 3s)
Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special - Trailer
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Preview a documentary about the Chicago journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragist. (1m 7s)
Ida B. Wells Finds Opportunities in Civic Life
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While continuing to write, Ida B. Wells also turned to politics. (7m 54s)
Ida B. Wells Joins the Suffrage Movement
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Ida B. Wells joined the fight for women’s suffrage. (2m 46s)
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Ida B. Wells establishedIda B. Wells established t the Negro Fellowship League in Chicago. (6m 1s)
Nikole Hannah-Jones on Ida B. Wells’ Legacy in Journalism
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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses Ida B. Wells’ legacy in journalism. (4m 39s)
Seven Places to Trace Ida B. Wells' Footsteps in Chicago
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ere are seven places to trace Ida B. Wells’ Footsteps in Chicago. (6m 20s)
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Chicago Stories is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Leadership support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, TAWANI Foundation on behalf of...